Patient's question:
Girl baby, only 8 months old. At first, she said that even drinking water made her throat hurt. She noticed that her voice was a bit hoarse when she spoke. Also, it seems like her low fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: How to treat crying and fussing in infants and toddlers with tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, they can first take some symptomatic antibiotic medication. While undergoing systemic treatment, local treatment can also be chosen to enhance the efficacy. Methods include crypt irrigation, direct injection of medication into the tonsils, etc. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, it is recommended that parents consider giving some pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. If the child has a fever, they can take some fever-reducing medication. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already developed, it is recommended to have the tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their child warm to prevent them from catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.