Patient's question:
Female baby, only 3 months old, just starting out. She says her throat hurts even when she drinks water, and it seems her cough is also quite severe. Additionally, it seems her low-grade fever hasn't gone away either. Please ask: How can tonsillitis with redness and swelling be treated in children?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 medication injections. Pain relievers can also be given to the child based on their condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, to help alleviate the discomfort. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also administer fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately.In addition to these medication-based treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents may consider surgical treatment under the guidance of a doctor. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child stays warm and avoid further exposure to cold to prevent the symptoms from worsening.