Patient's question:
Female baby, only 2 months old, just starting out. When she talks, she feels a sore throat. She notices it, swallowing seems a bit difficult, and she has had a slight fever all along. Please ask: How should tonsillitis in children be diagnosed and treated if it is very painful?Doctor's answer:
The treatment of pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotics based on bacterial culture, or it can be combined with local treatment methods such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication, which are all effective. If the child's primary symptom is sore throat, it is recommended that parents consider giving pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the temperature: physical cooling is suitable for temperatures below 38.5°C, while oral antipyretics can be used for temperatures above 38.5°C. In cases of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment may be considered. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet focusing on light foods, and to get plenty of rest to avoid fatigue.