Patient's question:
My little girl, she is 3 years old. At first, she said it hurts when she swallows things, and we noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult. Additionally, she has had a slight fever for a while. Please advise: How should we diagnose and treat her tonsil inflammation if it's causing discomfort?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as needed. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation and tonsillar injections may also be used. If the child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, pain relievers should be chosen to alleviate the symptoms. For children with low-grade fever, physical cooling methods can be applied. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery at an early stage. During treatment, it is important to keep the child warm to prevent further worsening of symptoms due to cold exposure.