Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 2 years old. At first, he said his throat hurts, and I noticed he has a mild cough, accompanied by low fever. Please ask: How should tonsillitis in children be diagnosed and treated when they feel uncomfortable?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be administered based on the child's symptoms. Local treatments can also be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If the symptoms are primarily sore throat, pain-relieving medication can be considered. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can administer fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already developed, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. Parents should also pay attention to keeping the child warm to prevent colds that could trigger recurrent tonsillitis.