Question
My daughter is 1 year old. Initially, she felt pain in her throat when drinking water, and she noticed that her voice was a bit hoarse when talking, and she also had a low fever. How should we treat infant and toddler tonsillitis effectively?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are mainly used. The choice of sensitive medication can be made based on bacterial culture, which has good effects. Regional medication can also be used, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injection of medication. Under the condition of sore throat, some analgesics can be given to the child. If the child still has a fever, a little antipyretic medicine can be taken as appropriate. If the fever does not subside, it is necessary to seek medical attention in time. If your child often has this condition, consider surgery after the disease is controlled to avoid recurrence. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child gets enough nutrition, with a diet mainly consisting of light and easy-to-digest foods. It is also important to ensure adequate rest and avoid fatigue.