Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 9 months old. At first, he said it hurts when he swallows things, and I noticed that his cough seems to be quite severe as well. Additionally, it seems like his low-grade fever hasn't gone away. I'm asking: If the child has inflamed and swollen tonsils, how should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs can be administered, or local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication can be used. If the child has a severe sore throat, pain relievers can be given as needed. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also use fever-reducing medications 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 keep the child warm to prevent further worsening of symptoms due to cold exposure.