Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 6 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, and then I noticed he had mild coughing, accompanied by low fever. Please ask: How should tonsillitis in children be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
Treatment for pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotics based on bacterial culture, or combining it with local treatment methods such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication, which are all effective. If the child has significant throat pain, appropriate analgesics can be given. If there is a fever, cooling methods should be chosen based on the temperature: physical cooling is suitable for temperatures below 38.5°C, while oral antipyretics can be administered for temperatures above 38.5°C. If your child frequently experiences this condition, surgical treatment can be considered after the condition is controlled to prevent recurrence. During this period, ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes plenty of vegetables and fruits.