Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 8 months old, just started, said his throat hurts, noticed that, cough seems to be quite severe as well, and it seems like the low fever hasn't gone away either. Please ask: How should tonsillitis in children be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as appropriate. They can also be combined with some local treatment methods, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation and tonsillar injections, which are all effective. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, it is recommended that parents can consider giving pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. If the child still has a fever, it is advisable to consider fever reduction measures. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, immediate medical attention is necessary. The above methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis. Additionally, surgery is also a feasible option, particularly for children who experience recurrent episodes. It is important to maintain a light diet during daily life and focus on a liquid diet during treatment.