Patient's question:
Boy, 8 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he said that even drinking water with his throat felt painful. He also noticed that his cough seemed quite severe, and he had been slightly feverish for a while. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with redness and swelling in infants and young children be treated?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as needed. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If a child has severe sore throat, it is recommended to provide pain relievers based on the situation. For those with low-grade fever, physical cooling methods can be used. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. The above methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis currently. Additionally, surgery is also a feasible option, particularly suitable for children with recurrent episodes. It is advisable to maintain a light diet during daily life and focus on a liquid diet during treatment.