Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 9 months old. At first, he said it hurt when he swallowed things, and it was noticed that his cough seemed quite severe as well. Additionally, it seems like his low-grade fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: What should be done to treat the inflammation and swelling of the child's tonsils?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs can be appropriately administered, or local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication can be used. If the child has a severe sore throat, pain-relieving medication can be given as needed. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also use fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. In addition to these drug treatments, if the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, surgical treatment may also be recommended. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child stays warm to prevent symptoms from worsening due to catching a cold.