Patient's question:
Female baby, only 6 months old. At first, she had a slightly sore throat, and then discovered that her cough was quite severe. Additionally, she had a slight fever and seemed listless. Please ask: How should the child be treated if her tonsils are inflamed and causing discomfort?Doctor's answer:
Treating pediatric tonsillitis first, parents can give their child some anti-inflammatory medications. Local treatments can also be used, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication injections. If the child has a sore throat, pain-relieving medications can be given as appropriate. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be used promptly. Physical cooling methods can be applied if the temperature is below 38.5°C. These are all common treatment methods. However, if the child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is recommended to consider surgery as early as possible. During the treatment period, attention should also be paid to maintaining dietary hygiene and ensuring sufficient rest time.