Patient's question:
Baby girl, only 4 months old, just starting out. She says her throat hurts even when she drinks water, and she seems to have a more severe cough. At the same time, it seems like her low-grade fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with redness and swelling in infants and young children be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs can be appropriately administered. Local treatments can also be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. Pain relievers can be given based on the child's condition, especially when the sore throat is severe, to help alleviate the pain. If the child has persistent fever that doesn't subside, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. In addition to these medication-based treatments, if the child frequently experiences inflammation, parents can choose surgical treatment under the guidance of a doctor. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure adequate rest.