Patient's question:
Baby girl, only one month old. At first, she said her throat was sore, and she noticed that her cough was quite severe. At the same time, it seemed like her low-grade fever never went away. Please ask: If the child's tonsils are inflamed and causing discomfort, how should it be treated for the best effect?Doctor's answer:
To treat pediatric tonsillitis, parents can first give their child anti-inflammatory medication, or local treatments such as tonsillar crypt flushing or intratonsillar medication. If the symptoms are primarily characterized by sore throat, pain relievers can be considered. If there is a fever, the method of cooling down should be chosen based on the body temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. If your child frequently experiences this condition, surgical treatment can be considered after the illness is under control to prevent recurrence. During treatment, it is also important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest.