Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 3 years old. At first, he said his throat hurts. It was found that his cough is quite severe, accompanied by low fever. Please ask: How should children with tonsillitis be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose them based on symptoms. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation and tonsillar injections can be used in conjunction. If the child has a sore throat, appropriate pain relievers can be given. Persistent fever should be treated with antipyretics, and physical cooling methods can be used if the temperature is below 38.5°C. In addition to these medication-based treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents may consider surgical treatment under a doctor's guidance. During the treatment period, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet focusing on light foods, and ensure sufficient rest to avoid fatigue.