Patient's question:
My little girl, she's 3 years old. At first, she said her throat hurts, and then we noticed her cough seems quite severe as well. Plus, she has a low fever. Could you please advise on how to diagnose and treat tonsillitis in infants and young children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, first, they can take some symptomatic antibiotic medication. For local treatment, it is recommended to choose laser therapy or medication rinsing. If the symptoms are primarily sore throat, pain-relieving medication can be considered. If accompanied by low fever, physical cooling methods can be used. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already developed, it is recommended to have the tonsillectomy performed two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During treatment, it is also important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.