Patient's question:
Female baby, only 5 months old. At first, it was said that even drinking water made her throat hurt. She noticed that her cough seemed to be quite severe as well. Additionally, she had been slightly feverish for a while. Please ask: How should the inflammation of the tonsils in children be treated if it is very painful?Doctor's answer:
The treatment of pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotics based on bacterial culture. While taking medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as rinsing or direct application of medication, which can enhance the therapeutic effect. If a child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, pain relievers are recommended to alleviate the discomfort. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the body temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5°C, oral antipyretics can be administered. In cases of repeated acute severe episodes or existing complications, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During the treatment period, a light diet should be maintained, with a focus on liquid foods.