Patient's question:
Baby girl, only 7 months old. At first, she felt pain even when drinking water, and then noticed that her voice was a bit hoarse when she spoke. Also, it seems like she has had a low fever that hasn't gone away. Please ask: How can the tonsillitis and sore throat of the child be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended that parents consult a doctor to choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications for their children, which can effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. While undergoing systemic treatment, local treatment can also be considered to enhance efficacy. Methods include crypt irrigation, direct injection of medication into the tonsils, etc. If the symptoms are primarily characterized by sore throat, pain-relieving medications can be considered. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the body temperature. For temperatures below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while for temperatures above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medications should be administered. In addition to these medication-based treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents can also consult a doctor to consider surgical treatment. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.