Patient's question:
Girl baby, only 9 months old, just starting to say that swallowing is painful. It was found that her voice is a bit hoarse when speaking, and she has had a slight fever all along. Please ask: How to treat children's tonsillitis when it's uncomfortable.Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotic medications. Sensitive drugs can be selected based on bacterial culture results, which have shown good efficacy. Local treatments can also be used, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication injections. When necessary, such as when a child experiences severe sore throat, pain relievers can be administered. If the child has a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the body temperature. Physical cooling methods can be used for temperatures below 38.5°C, while oral antipyretics can be given for temperatures above 38.5°C.In addition to these pharmaceutical treatment methods, if a child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents can consult a doctor and choose surgical treatment under medical supervision. During the treatment period, it is essential to ensure the child stays warm and avoid further symptoms from worsening due to cold exposure.