Patient's question:
Baby girl, only 5 months old, just starting out. She says her throat hurts even when she drinks water, and she also has mild coughing. Additionally, it seems like her low-grade fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: How can we treat her tonsillitis effectively when she cries and fusses?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. When necessary, such as when a child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can also be administered. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can give fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. In addition to these drug treatments, if a child frequently experiences recurrent tonsillitis, surgical treatment is also recommended. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.