Question
The baby boy is just over 8 months old. Initially, he felt pain when drinking water, and his voice was a bit hoarse. It seems like he has had a low fever all along. How should red swelling of infant tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
The treatment of pediatric tonsillitis can involve choosing sensitive antibiotic medications based on bacterial culture. If the child’s condition is more severe, regional treatments can also be combined, including tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections. For children with pronounced sore throat symptoms, analgesic medications can be used. Some children may also have fever, in which case they can be given oral antipyretics. If the symptoms cannot be relieved, it is necessary to seek medical attention. Tonsillitis has the characteristic of recurrence, so after the inflammation is controlled, surgery can be considered. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet mainly consisting of light and easy-to-digest foods. It is also important to ensure sufficient rest and avoid fatigue.