Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 3 years old. At first, he said it hurts when he swallows, and it was found that his cough is also quite severe. Additionally, he has a slight fever and lacks energy. Please ask: How should tonsillitis be diagnosed and treated if the child has it?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended that parents consult a doctor to choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications for their children, which can effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. Local treatment methods can also be combined, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication, which are all effective. If the child's primary symptom is sore throat, parents may consider giving pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the temperature: physical cooling is suitable for temperatures below 38.5°C, while oral fever-reducing medication can be used for temperatures above 38.5°C. In addition to these medication treatments, if the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, surgical treatment may also be recommended. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child stays warm and avoid further exposure to cold to prevent worsening of symptoms.