Patient's question:
Boy baby, just turned 5 months old, just started, says his throat hurts even when drinking water, noticed that, coughing is quite severe, and accompanied by low fever, please ask: How can the discomfort of tonsillitis in children be treated effectively.Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication injection. For children with significant sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medications can be used. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen based on the temperature: below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used; if above 38.5°C, oral antipyretics can be administered. In cases of multiple acute severe episodes or existing complications, it is recommended to perform a tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.