Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 6 months old, just started, said his throat hurts, found that his voice is a bit hoarse when speaking, accompanied by low fever. Please ask: How should tonsillitis and sore throat in children be diagnosed and treated.Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, they can first take some symptomatic antibiotics. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. If the sore throat is severe, appropriate analgesics can be given. Children with fever symptoms can take fever-reducing medications. If the condition is serious, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. The above methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis currently. Additionally, surgery is also a feasible option, suitable for children who experience recurrent episodes. During treatment, it is important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.