Patient's question:
Baby girl, only 3 months old. At first, she had a slight sore throat, noticed it, coughed more severely, and also had a low fever. Please ask: How should the inflammation of the tonsils in children be treated when it's painful?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. In addition, local treatments can also be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intra-tonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If the symptoms are primarily characterized by sore throat, pain-relieving medication can be considered. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral fever-reducing drugs can be given. If symptoms cannot be relieved, medical attention must be sought. In addition to these drug treatments, if a child experiences recurrent tonsillitis, surgical treatment is also recommended. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more fruits and vegetables.