Question
Dear Baby, she is just 9 months old. Initially, she felt pain when drinking water, and I noticed that her coughing seemed more severe. At the same time, it seems like she has had a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. Please ask: What are the treatment methods for painful pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose according to symptoms and can also complement some regional treatment methods, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injection medications, which are quite effective. If the child’s main symptom is throat pain, it is recommended that parents consider giving some painkillers to relieve the pain. If the child continues to have a fever that does not subside, some antipyretic medication can be taken orally. For those with recurrent acute severe cases or complications, it is recommended to perform tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides for two weeks. Pay attention to a light diet in daily life and consume mainly liquid foods during treatment.