Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 4 months old, just starting, says his throat hurts even when drinking water, noticed that, coughing is quite severe, and has been slightly feverish all along. Please ask: How should tonsillitis and sore throat be diagnosed and treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as needed. Local irrigation or topical sprays can also be used. Medications can also be injected into the tonsils for symptomatic treatment, all of which have good efficacy. If the child's throat pain is severe, pain-relieving drugs can be given as needed. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be used promptly. Physical cooling methods can be applied if the temperature is below 38.5°C. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already occurred, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During daily life, a light diet should be maintained, and a liquid diet should be the main focus during treatment.