Question
Dear parents, my son is just over 8 months old and has started saying that his throat hurts. I noticed that he’s been coughing more severely and seems to have a persistent low fever. How should tonsillitis in children be diagnosed and treated?
Answer
Antibiotic medications are a common treatment for tonsillitis and can be used as appropriate. Regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injection medications can be considered. For sore throat symptoms, painkillers can be given to relieve pain. If there is a fever, it should be reduced as needed, and immediate medical attention is required for high fever. Surgery is applicable to children with recurrent episodes. During treatment, it is advisable to consume light and fluid foods mainly.