Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 9 years old. At first, he said he had a sore throat, and then it was discovered that his cough was quite severe, accompanied by low fever. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with redness and swelling be diagnosed and treated in children?Doctor's answer:
The treatment of pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotics based on bacterial culture. Additionally, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, and laser therapy can be performed. For children with prominent sore throat symptoms, analgesic medications can be used. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be administered promptly. Physical cooling methods can be applied if the temperature is below 38.5°C. These methods are commonly used in the current treatment of tonsillitis. Additionally, surgery is also a viable option, particularly for children with recurrent episodes. After the condition improves, it is recommended to encourage appropriate exercise to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence.