Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 7 months old, just started, felt a sore throat when talking, noticed it, his voice is a bit hoarse when speaking, and it seems like a low fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: How should I treat my child's tonsillitis if he's crying?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If the sore throat is particularly severe, appropriate analgesics can be given. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretics should be used promptly. For temperatures below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be employed.In addition to these drug treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent tonsillitis, surgical treatment may also be recommended. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet focusing on light and easily digestible foods. Rest should also be emphasized to avoid fatigue.