Patient's question:
Baby girl, only 6 months old, just starting out. She says even drinking water feels painful in her throat. She noticed her voice is a bit hoarse when speaking. Additionally, she now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should I treat a child's swollen and red tonsils?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, they can first take some symptomatic antibiotics. They can also combine some local treatment methods, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or tonsillar injections, which are all good options. If the child primarily has a sore throat symptom, it is recommended that parents consider giving some pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. Additionally, if there is a fever, they can take some fever-reducing medication. For high fever, it is still advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery early. While treating the condition, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child and enhance nutritional supplementation to help them recover sooner.