Patient's question:
My male baby is 1 year old. At first, he said it hurts when he swallows things. I noticed that he also has mild coughing, and it seems like his low fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: How should I treat his tonsillitis if it's causing discomfort?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, you can first give symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child's symptoms. For local treatment, it is recommended to choose laser therapy or medication irrigation. If the child has severe sore throat, it is advisable to give pain relievers based on the situation. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen according to the temperature. Below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used; if it is above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery as early as possible. During the treatment period, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet primarily consisting of light foods. Additionally, it is necessary to ensure the child gets plenty of rest and avoids fatigue.