Patient's question:
Girl baby, only 5 months old, just starting, says her throat hurts even when drinking water, found that her cough is quite severe, and now she has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should I treat a child's sore tonsils when they are uncomfortable?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, first, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be given based on the child's symptoms. It can also be combined with local treatment methods, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or tonsillar injections, which are all effective. Pain relievers can also be given based on the child's condition, especially when the sore throat is severe, to help alleviate the pain. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also use fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar symptoms persist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. Parents should also pay attention to keeping the child warm to prevent catching a cold and triggering another episode of tonsillitis.