Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 6 months old. At first, it was said that even drinking water made his throat hurt. It was found that coughing seemed to be more severe as well, and now he has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should one treat a child with tonsillitis who is crying?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as needed. They can also be combined with some local treatment methods, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or tonsillar injections, which are all effective. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, it is recommended that parents can consider giving pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen based on the temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5°C, oral antipyretics can be administered. For cases with recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment can be considered. During treatment, it is important to maintain a light diet, with a focus on liquid foods.