Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 4 years old. At first, he said it hurt when he swallowed, and we noticed he also had a mild cough. Additionally, he has had a slight fever for a while. Please ask: How should tonsillitis and sore throat be diagnosed and treated in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, they can first take some symptomatic antibiotic medication. While undergoing systemic treatment, local treatment can also be chosen to enhance the efficacy. Methods include crypt irrigation, direct injection of medication into the tonsils, etc. If the symptoms are primarily sore throat, pain-relieving medication can be considered. If the child keeps having a fever, parents can give them fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately. In addition to these medication-based treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents can consult a doctor and consider surgery for treatment. During the treatment period, a light diet should be maintained, with a focus on liquid foods.