Question
Dear Baby, just 1 month old, just started saying that it hurts when swallowing, found that the voice is a bit hoarse when talking, and has had a slight fever all along. Please ask: How should a child with tonsillitis be treated when crying and restless?
Answer
Currently, in the clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are mainly used. The choice of sensitive drugs can be based on bacterial culture, which has good effects. It can also be locally irrigated or sprayed, and symptomatic drugs can be injected into the tonsils. The therapeutic effect is good. If the child is mainly suffering from sore throat, parents are advised to give some painkillers to relieve the symptoms. At the same time, if there is a low fever, physical cooling can be used. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, it should be treated promptly. In addition to the above drug treatment methods, if the child frequently suffers from tonsillitis, it is also recommended to consider surgical treatment. Parents should also pay attention to keeping the child warm in daily life to prevent colds and flu from triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.