Patient's question:
Baby boy, just turned 8 months old. At first, when speaking, he felt a sore throat. It was discovered that it was accompanied by mild coughing, and now, he has high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should the inflammation of the tonsils in young children be treated?Doctor's answer:
Treatment for pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotics based on bacterial culture. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection can also be performed. If the child has a severe sore throat, appropriate pain relievers can be given. Persistent fever should be treated with antipyretics—physical cooling is sufficient if the temperature does not exceed 38.5°C. If your child frequently experiences this condition, surgical treatment may be considered after the illness is controlled to prevent recurrence. During treatment, a light diet is recommended, with a focus on a liquid diet.