Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 3 years old. At first, he said his throat hurts, and I noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult. Additionally, he has a low fever. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with sore throat be diagnosed and treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotics. Sensitive medications can be selected based on bacterial culture, which has shown good efficacy. Local treatments can also be used, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication. If a child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, pain relievers are recommended to alleviate the discomfort. If the child still has a fever, fever-reducing measures should be taken. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, immediate medical attention is necessary. For cases with multiple acute severe episodes or existing complications, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. Finally, it is hoped that parents can take this disease seriously, seek medical treatment for their children as soon as possible, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.