Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 5 months old, just starting, feels a sore throat when talking, found that cough seems to be more serious, and a bit feverish and lacking energy. Please ask: How should pharyngitis in young children be treated if it is very painful?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as needed. Local medication can also be used, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. If a child has severe sore throat, it is recommended to give pain relievers based on the situation. Persistent fever should be treated with antipyretics, and physical cooling methods can be used if the temperature is below 38.5°C. If a child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is advised to consider surgery early. During treatment, it is important to keep the child warm to prevent further worsening of symptoms due to cold exposure.