Question
Dear parents, our baby girl is only 6 months old and has recently started experiencing throat pain, along with severe coughing and feverish symptoms, and seems to be in low spirits. How should we treat the child’s tonsillitis with redness and swelling?
Answer
Currently, the most commonly used treatment methods for pediatric tonsillitis in clinical practice include antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications, and parents can choose the appropriate medication based on the symptoms. At the same time, regional treatments can be performed to enhance the effect, such as gargling or directly applying medication. If the child has severe throat pain, it is recommended to use painkillers to relieve the symptoms. If fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. If there are repeated episodes of acute tonsillitis or complications are present, it is advisable to consider tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During the treatment period, it is important to maintain a light diet, focusing on liquid foods.