How should infant and toddler tonsillitis with crying be treated?

Patient's question:

Boy, 10 years old, in primary school. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and noticed that his cough seemed to be quite severe as well. Additionally, he had been slightly feverish for a while. Please ask: How should the crying of infants and young children with tonsillitis be treated?

Doctor's answer:

To achieve better treatment for tonsillitis, you can choose some anti-inflammatory medications under the guidance of a doctor. Additionally, local medication sprays or laser therapy can be administered. For sore throat, pain relievers can be given to children. If the child has a fever, fever-reducing medications can be taken. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already developed, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. While undergoing treatment, it is also important to provide the child with a light diet and enhance nutritional supplementation to aid in early recovery.

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