Patient's question:
Baby girl, only 4 months old, just starting out. She says her throat hurts even when she drinks water. She also found that her cough seems quite severe, and she has a low fever. Please ask: How can tonsillitis with redness and swelling be treated effectively in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are currently commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as needed. They can also be combined with some local treatment methods, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or tonsillar injections, which are all effective. If a child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, it is recommended to use some pain relievers to alleviate the symptoms. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also give them fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. These are all commonly used treatment methods. However, if a child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is advisable to consider surgery at an early stage. After the condition improves, it is recommended to encourage the child to engage in appropriate exercise to boost their immunity and prevent recurrence.