Patient's question:
Female baby, only 2 months old, just starting to show symptoms. She says it hurts when she swallows, accompanied by mild coughing. Additionally, she has a slight fever and seems lethargic. Please ask: How should tonsillitis be diagnosed and treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs can be appropriately administered. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. When necessary, such as when a child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can also be given. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen based on the temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. In addition to these medication-based treatments, if a child frequently experiences inflammation, parents can choose surgery for treatment under a doctor's guidance. During the treatment period, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet primarily consisting of light foods, and to ensure sufficient rest to avoid fatigue.