Patient's question:
My little girl, she's one year old. At first, she said her throat hurt even when drinking water. Then, she developed mild coughing, and it seems like her low-grade fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: How should I treat her tonsillitis if she's feeling uncomfortable?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. While undergoing systemic treatment, local treatments can also be chosen to enhance efficacy. Methods include crypt irrigation, direct injection of medication into the tonsils, etc. Pain relievers can also be given based on the child's condition, especially when throat pain is severe, to help relieve discomfort. If the child has persistent fever that does not subside, oral fever-reducing medications can be administered. These are all common treatment methods. However, if the child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is advisable to consider early surgery. During treatment, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child and enhance nutritional supplementation to aid in early recovery.