Patient's question:
Female baby, only 8 months old. At first, she said her throat hurts. Upon noticing, her cough seems to be quite severe as well, and she has a slight fever and lacks energy. Please ask: How should tonsillitis and sore throat be diagnosed and treated in children?Doctor's answer:
In terms of treatment, it is generally recommended to follow the doctor's advice and give the child some anti-inflammatory medication. While undergoing systemic treatment, local treatment can also be chosen to enhance the efficacy. Methods include crypt irrigation, direct injection of medication into the tonsils, etc. If the child has a sore throat, appropriate pain-relieving medication can be given. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be used promptly. Physical cooling methods can be applied if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius. These are all commonly used treatment methods. However, if the child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is advisable to consider surgery as early as possible. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child stays warm and avoid further aggravating the symptoms by catching a cold.