Patient's question:
Female baby, only 9 months old, just starting to say it hurts when swallowing things. It was found that swallowing seems a bit difficult, and it seems like a low fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: How to treat crying and fussing in children with tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If the child has severe throat pain, pain-relieving medication can be given as needed. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral antipyretics can be administered. If symptoms do not improve, medical attention is necessary. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already developed, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During treatment, it is important to ensure the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet focused on light foods, and to get plenty of rest to avoid fatigue.