Patient's question:
My son is 7 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that his cough seemed to be more severe as well. Additionally, he had a slight fever and was lacking energy. Could you please advise on how to diagnose and treat tonsillitis in young children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs can be appropriately administered. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication can also be used. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, parents are advised to consider giving pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. Children with fever symptoms can take fever-reducing medications. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery early. Parents should also pay attention to keeping the child warm to prevent catching a cold and triggering recurrent tonsillitis.