Patient's question:
Boy baby, just turned 5 months old. At first, he said his throat hurts, and it was noticed that he also has mild coughing. Additionally, he has a slight fever and lacks energy. Please ask: How should pharyngitis and tonsillitis in young children be treated for the best effect?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 a good effect. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar medication injection, laser therapy, etc. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, it is recommended that parents can administer analgesics to alleviate the pain. If the child still has a slight fever, fever-reducing measures should be taken. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, emergency medical attention is necessary. In cases of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment can be considered. While treating, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child, enhance nutritional supplementation, and help them recover as soon as possible.