Patient's question:
Boy baby, just turned 4 months old, just started, said his throat hurts even when drinking water, found that coughing is quite severe, and it seems like the low fever hasn't gone away either. Please ask: How should pharyngitis in young children be treated when it's very painful?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection can also be performed. If the child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can be administered based on the situation. For those with low-grade fever, physical cooling methods can be used. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar symptoms persist, surgery may be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During treatment, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid further aggravation of symptoms by preventing them from catching a cold.