Patient's question:
Female baby, only 3 months old. At first, her throat felt a bit sore, and she was found to have a more severe cough. Additionally, she had a slight fever and seemed lethargic. Please ask: How can tonsillitis be effectively treated in infants and young children when it is very painful?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. For children with significant sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medications can be used. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral antipyretics can be given. If symptoms do not improve, medical attention is necessary. In cases of multiple acute severe episodes or existing complications, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During treatment, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid further worsening of symptoms due to cold exposure.