Patient's question:
Boy baby, just turned 5 months old. At first, when speaking, he felt a sore throat. He found that it was accompanied by mild coughing, and he also had a slight fever and no energy. Please ask: How should tonsillitis in children be diagnosed and treated when it's uncomfortable?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be given based on the child's symptoms. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation and tonsillar medication injections can be combined. For sore throat, pain relievers can be used for the child. If accompanied by low fever, physical cooling methods can be applied. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. These methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis at present. Additionally, surgery is also a viable option, particularly for children with recurrent episodes. It is important to maintain a light diet during daily life and focus on a liquid diet during treatment.