Patient's question:
Female baby, only 2 months old. At first, she had a slight sore throat, and she noticed that her cough was quite severe. Additionally, she has had a low fever for a while. Please ask: How should the treatment be if the child has tonsillitis with redness and swelling?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be administered based on the child's symptoms. Local treatments can also be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If the child has severe throat pain, appropriate analgesics can be given. For those with low-grade fever, physical cooling methods can be used. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already developed, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. Parents should also pay attention to keeping the child warm to prevent colds that could trigger recurrent tonsillitis.