Patient's question:
My little girl, she's one year old. At first, she had a slight sore throat, and I noticed she seemed to have difficulty swallowing. Additionally, she had a slight fever and wasn't very energetic. I'm asking: How should I treat her tonsillitis if she's crying and fussing?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as needed. Local medications can also be used, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. If the symptoms are primarily sore throat, pain-relieving medications can be considered. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral fever-reducing drugs can be given. If symptoms do not improve, medical attention is necessary. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already developed, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. While undergoing treatment, it is important to provide the child with a light diet and ensure adequate nutritional support to aid in early recovery.