Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 5 years old. At first, she felt a sore throat when speaking, noticed it, and had severe coughing. Additionally, she now has a high fever that won't break. Please ask: How should tonsillitis in children be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, first, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be administered based on the child's symptoms. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt rinsing or intratonsillar drug injection. For children with pronounced sore throat symptoms, analgesic drugs can be used. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral antipyretic drugs can be given. If these methods do not provide relief, medical attention must be sought. The above methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis currently. Additionally, surgery is also a viable option, particularly for children with recurrent episodes. During treatment, it is important to ensure the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet consisting mainly of light foods, while also ensuring sufficient rest and avoiding fatigue.