Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 1 year old, just started, saying her throat hurts, noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult, and it seems like a low fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with redness and swelling be treated in infants and toddlers?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be given based on the child's symptoms. Local treatments can also be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar medication injection, laser therapy, etc. For children with prominent sore throat symptoms, analgesic medications can be used. If the child has persistent fever that does not subside, antipyretic drugs can be taken orally. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar cases occur, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During treatment, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet primarily consisting of light foods. Rest should also be emphasized to avoid fatigue.