Patient's question:
Baby girl, only 5 months old, just starting out. She says her throat hurts even when drinking water, and she notices her voice is a bit hoarse when she speaks. At the same time, she has a slight fever and lacks energy. Please ask: How should I treat her tonsillitis if she is crying and screaming?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose them based on symptoms, or use local medications such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. If the symptoms are primarily sore throat, pain-relieving medications can be considered. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be used in a timely manner. For fever below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be applied. In addition to these drug treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents may consider surgical treatment under the guidance of a doctor. During treatment, a light diet should be maintained, with a focus on liquid foods.