Patient's question:
Female baby, only 4 months old, just starting. She says drinking water feels painful in her throat. She noticed that her voice is a bit hoarse when she speaks. Also, she has a slight fever and lacks energy. Please ask: How can tonsillitis with redness and swelling be treated effectively in children?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. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection can also be performed. For sore throat, pain relievers can be given to children. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretics should be used promptly. Physical cooling methods can be applied for temperatures below 38.5°C. If your child frequently experiences this condition, surgical treatment can be considered after the condition is controlled to prevent recurrence. During treatment, it is important to ensure the child stays warm and avoid further aggravating symptoms by catching a cold.