Patient's question:
My son is 3 years old. At first, he said his throat hurt even when he drank water. Then, he started having severe coughing, and it seemed like his low-grade fever never went away. Could you please advise on how to diagnose and treat tonsillitis in children?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. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. For children with severe sore throat symptoms, analgesic medications can be used. If the child has persistent fever, parents can administer fever-reducing drugs or take the child to the hospital immediately. In cases of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment can be considered. During treatment, it is important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure adequate rest.