Patient's question:
My male baby is 1 year old. At first, he said it hurts when he swallows things, and I noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult. At the same time, he has had a slight fever for a while. Please ask: How can I treat tonsillitis in children effectively if it is very painful?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for the clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose them based on symptoms, and they can also combine some local treatment methods, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or tonsillar injections, which are all good options. If the child has severe sore throat, it is recommended to give pain relievers based on the situation. If there is a fever, the method of cooling down should be chosen according to the body temperature. Below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling is recommended, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. If there are multiple acute severe cases or complications have already occurred, 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.