Question
Dear readers, my baby girl is just 9 months old. Initially, she felt pain when drinking water, and I noticed she had a slight cough. She also has a slight fever. How should I treat her tonsillitis?
Answer
To effectively treat tonsillitis, it is recommended to select symptomatic anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance. If the child’s condition is severe, regional treatments can be complemented, including tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections. In necessary cases, such as when the child experiences severe throat pain, painkillers can be administered. Additionally, if there is a fever, fever-reducing drugs can be taken. It is still advisable to seek medical attention promptly during high fever. If there are multiple acute severe cases or complications, it is recommended to perform tonsillectomy after two weeks of acute inflammation subsiding. During treatment, also pay attention to giving the child a light diet and strengthening nutritional supplementation to help them recover as soon as possible.