Patient's question:
Baby girl, only 4 months old. At first, she felt a sore throat when talking, and discovered that her cough seemed quite severe as well. Moreover, she had been slightly feverish for a while. Please ask: How should tonsillitis in infants and young children be treated when they feel uncomfortable?Doctor's answer:
In terms of treatment, it is generally recommended to follow the doctor's advice and give the child some anti-inflammatory medication. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments can also be used, including tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil injections, etc. Pain relievers can also be given based on the child's condition, especially when the sore throat is very painful, to help alleviate the discomfort. If there is a fever, the method of cooling down should be chosen based on the temperature. Below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. If it is above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar conditions exist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. Pay attention to a light diet, and during treatment, a liquid diet should be the main focus.