Patient's question:
My little girl, she's 3 years old. At first, she felt a sore throat when speaking, and then noticed her voice was a bit hoarse. Additionally, she had a low fever. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with redness and swelling be diagnosed and treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotic medications. Sensitive drugs can be selected based on bacterial culture, which has shown good efficacy. Additionally, local medication sprays or laser therapy can be administered. For children with significant sore throat symptoms, analgesic medications can be used. If the child still has a slight fever, fever-reducing measures should be taken accordingly. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, emergency medical attention is necessary. If the medication is ineffective and the condition recurs frequently, surgical treatment is recommended. At the same time, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and sleep routine for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.