Patient's question:
Boy baby, just turned 3 months old. At first, when speaking, he felt a sore throat. He noticed that his cough also seemed quite severe, accompanied by low fever. Please ask: How should tonsillitis in infants and young children be diagnosed and treated?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. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. If a child has severe sore throat, it is recommended to provide pain relief medication based on the situation. If the child still has a fever, fever reduction should be considered. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, emergency medical attention is necessary. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar symptoms persist, surgery may be considered after the inflammation is controlled. Meanwhile, it is important to arrange a reasonable diet and sleep routine for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.