Patient's question:
Baby girl, only 4 months old, just starting, saying her throat hurts, noticed that, cough seems to be quite severe as well. Additionally, it seems like her low-grade fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with redness and swelling be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are primarily used. Sensitive medications can be selected based on bacterial culture, which has shown good effects. While systemic treatment is administered, local therapies can also be chosen to enhance efficacy, including crypt irrigation, direct injection of medication into the tonsils, etc. If a child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, it is recommended to use pain relievers to alleviate the symptoms. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also administer fever-reducing medication or seek immediate medical attention by taking the child to the hospital. If your child frequently experiences this condition, surgical treatment can be considered after the condition is under control to prevent recurrence. During treatment, it is also important to provide the child with a light diet and enhance nutritional supplementation to aid in early recovery.