Patient's question:
Female baby, only 5 months old. At first, when speaking, she felt a sore throat. She noticed that her cough seemed to be quite severe as well, accompanied by low fever. Please ask: How should tonsillitis and sore throat be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended that parents consult a doctor to choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications for their children, which can effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication may also be used. If the child has a sore throat, pain-relieving medication can be given as needed. If the child has a persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be administered, or the child should be taken to the hospital immediately. These are common treatment methods. However, if the child experiences recurrent tonsillitis, it is advisable to consider early surgery. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children warm to prevent colds and subsequent recurrent inflammation of the tonsils.