Patient's question:
Female baby, only 2 months old, just starting out. When she talks, she feels a sore throat. It was found that swallowing seems a bit difficult. At the same time, her high fever has not subsided yet. Please ask: How can tonsillitis in infants and young children be effectively treated when they feel uncomfortable?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are primarily used. Sensitive medications can be selected based on bacterial culture, which is quite effective. Local treatment methods can also be combined, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or tonsillar injections, which are all good options. If the sore throat is severe, appropriate analgesics can be given. If there is a fever, cooling methods should be chosen based on body temperature—physical cooling is suitable for temperatures below 38.5°C, while oral antipyretics can be used for temperatures above 38.5°C.In addition to these drug treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents can consult a doctor and consider surgical treatment under medical supervision. During treatment, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child and enhance nutritional supplementation to help them recover as soon as possible.