Patient's question:
Female baby, only 6 months old, just starting out. When talking, she feels a sore throat, notices it, and her voice is a bit hoarse when speaking. Also, it seems like her low-grade fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: How should pediatric tonsillitis with crying and fussiness be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, first, they can take some symptomatic antibiotic medication. While taking the medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as irrigation or direct medication, which can enhance the therapeutic effect. If the child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, it is recommended to use some analgesics to relieve the symptoms. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be used promptly. If the temperature is not above 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be applied. If there is a history of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment can be considered. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.