Patient's question:
Boy baby, just turned 6 months old, just starting, says his throat hurts even when drinking water, noticed that his voice is a bit hoarse when speaking. At the same time, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should tonsillitis be treated when it's very painful in infants and young children?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar medication injection, laser therapy, etc. If the child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, it is recommended to use some analgesics to relieve the symptoms. If the child has a persistent fever that does not subside, oral antipyretics can be administered. If there is a history of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment may be considered. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet primarily consisting of light foods. Additionally, it is necessary to pay attention to rest and avoid fatigue.