Patient's question:
Baby girl, only 6 months old, just started, said her throat hurts, noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult, and now she has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with redness and swelling be diagnosed and treated in young children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, first, they can take some symptomatic antibiotics. For local treatment, it is recommended to choose laser therapy or medication rinsing. When necessary, such as when the child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can also be given. If there is a fever, the method of cooling down should be chosen based on the body temperature. Below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. The above methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis currently. Additionally, surgery is also a feasible method, suitable for children who have recurrent episodes. At the same time, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and rest habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.