Patient's question:
Female baby, only 3 months old, just started, saying her throat hurts, found that swallowing seems a bit difficult, also, she has had a slight fever for a while. Please ask: How should tonsillitis in children be treated?Doctor's answer:
Appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs can be administered, or local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication can be used. If a child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, it is recommended to use some analgesics to alleviate the symptoms. Additionally, if there is a fever, some fever-reducing medications can be taken. For high fever, it is still advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. In addition to the above drug treatments, if a child frequently experiences tonsillitis, surgical treatment may also be considered. During the treatment period, it is important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest.