Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 6 months old, just started, said his throat hurts, noticed that his cough is quite severe, and it seems like his low-grade fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with 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. While systemic treatment is administered, local treatment can also be chosen to enhance efficacy, including crypt irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, it is recommended that parents consider giving pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral antipyretics can be given. If the symptoms cannot be relieved, medical attention must be sought. In cases of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment may be considered. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children warm to prevent colds and further inflammation of the tonsils.