Patient's question:
Baby girl, only one month old, just starting. She says it hurts when she swallows things, and it's been noticed that her voice is a bit hoarse when she talks. Additionally, she has had a slight fever for a while. Please ask: How should tonsillitis in children with crying and fussiness be diagnosed and treated?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 flushing or topical sprays can also be used, and symptomatic drugs can be injected into the tonsils, all of which have good therapeutic effects. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, it is recommended that parents consider giving pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. For those with low-grade fever, physical cooling methods can be applied. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. In addition to these drug treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent tonsillitis, surgical treatment is also recommended. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children warm to prevent colds and recurrent inflammation of the tonsils.