Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 5 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that his cough was quite severe. Now, he has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with sore throat in infants and young children be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, they can first take some symptomatic antibiotic medication. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. Pain relievers can also be given based on the child's condition, especially when the sore throat pain is severe, as they can help alleviate the discomfort. If the child has a fever, they can take some fever-reducing medication. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already developed, it is recommended to have the tonsillectomy performed two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.