Patient's question:
My little girl is 4 years old. At first, she had a slightly sore throat, and then she started coughing more severely. She also had a slight fever and wasn't feeling well. Could you please advise on how to diagnose and treat pediatric tonsillitis with red and swollen tonsils?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, first they can take some symptomatic antibiotic medication. For local treatment, it is recommended to choose laser therapy or medication rinsing. If the child has severe sore throat, it is advisable to give pain relievers based on the situation. Additionally, if there is a fever, they can also take some fever-reducing medication. For high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. The above are common treatment methods. However, if the child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is suggested to consider surgery as early as possible. During treatment, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid catching a cold to worsen the symptoms.