Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 5 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when talking and noticed that his cough was quite severe. Additionally, he has had a slight fever for a while. Please ask: How should tonsillitis in infants and young children be diagnosed and treated if it is very painful?Doctor's answer:
The treatment of pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotics based on bacterial culture. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication may also be used. For severe sore throat, appropriate analgesics can be administered. If the child has a fever, antipyretics should be given as needed. If the temperature exceeds 40°C, emergency medical attention is required. For recurrent acute severe cases or those with complications, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During this period, ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes plenty of vegetables and fruits.