Patient's question:
Female baby, only 5 months old. At first, she felt pain in her throat even when drinking water, and she noticed mild coughing. Now, she has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with redness and swelling be diagnosed and treated in children?Doctor's answer:
When treating such diseases, children can be given some symptomatic antibiotic medications. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If the symptoms are primarily characterized by sore throat, pain-relieving medications can be considered. Moreover, if fever is present, antipyretic drugs can also be taken. For high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. The above methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis currently. Additionally, surgery is also a feasible option, particularly suitable for children with recurrent episodes. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children warm to prevent colds and subsequent recurrent inflammation of the tonsils.