Patient's question:
Boy baby, just turned 7 months old. At first, when speaking, he felt a sore throat, noticed it, accompanied by mild coughing. Additionally, he has had a slight fever. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with redness and swelling be treated in infants and young children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose them according to symptoms. If the child's condition is severe, some local treatments can be combined, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, tonsillar injections, etc. For children with prominent sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medications can be used. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be administered promptly. Physical cooling methods can be used for temperatures below 38.5°C. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar cases occur, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. After the condition improves, it is recommended to encourage appropriate exercise for the child to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence.