Patient's question:
Boy baby, just turned 2 months old. At first, it was said that even drinking water with a sore throat felt painful. It was discovered that it was accompanied by mild coughing, and at the same time, it seemed like a low fever that never subsided. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with redness and swelling be diagnosed and treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. For local treatment, laser therapy or medication rinsing is recommended. When necessary, such as when the 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 antipyretics can be administered. The above methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis at present. Additionally, surgery is also a feasible option, particularly for children who experience recurrent episodes. While treating, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child and enhance nutritional supplementation to help them recover as soon as possible.