Patient's question:
Female baby, only 3 months old. At first, she said that even drinking water made her throat hurt. She noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and she had been slightly feverish all along. Please ask: How should we treat crying and fussing in infants and toddlers with tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. Local treatment methods can also be combined, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication, which are all good options. If the child has a sore throat, pain-relieving medication can be given as needed. If the child has a fever, fever-reducing medication can be administered. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, surgery is recommended as an early intervention. Parents should also pay attention to keeping the child warm to prevent catching a cold and triggering recurrent tonsillitis.