Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 5 years old. At first, he said he had pain when swallowing, and then it was discovered that his cough was quite severe, accompanied by low fever. Please ask: How should tonsillitis in infants and young children be diagnosed and treated when they are crying?Doctor's answer:
When treating such diseases, children can be given symptomatic antibiotics, local flushing, or topical sprays. Medications can also be injected into the tonsils for effective treatment. If necessary, such as when a child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can be administered. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also use fever-reducing medications or take the child to the hospital immediately. For cases with multiple acute severe episodes or existing complications, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During treatment, it is important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest.