Patient's question:
My little girl is 4 years old. At first, she said that even drinking water with her throat felt painful. She also had a cough that seemed quite severe, and she had a slight fever and was lacking energy. Could you please advise on how to diagnose and treat pediatric tonsillitis with red and swollen tonsils?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose them based on symptoms. For local treatment, laser therapy or medication rinsing is recommended. For children with severe sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medications can be used. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be administered promptly. Physical cooling methods can be used for fever below 38.5 degrees Celsius. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar cases occur, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During treatment, it is also important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure adequate rest time.