Patient's question:
Boy baby, just turned 5 months old. At first, he said his throat was sore, and it was found that his cough seemed quite severe too. Moreover, it seemed like his low fever hadn't gone away. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with red and swollen tonsils be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily involves the use of antibiotic medications. Susceptible drugs can be selected based on bacterial culture, which has shown good efficacy. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt lavage or intratonsillar drug injection. For cases of sore throat, analgesics can be given to children. Some children may also experience fever, in which case oral antipyretics can be administered. If symptoms do not improve, it is essential to seek medical attention. If a child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider early surgery. It is important to maintain a light diet during daily life, and a liquid diet should be prioritized during treatment.