Surgical and Medical Approaches on Pediatric Recurrent Tonsillitis

Aims of the study: This study explores the current trends, advancements, and controversies in managing this condition, providing insights into best practices for pediatric care. Methodology: A cross-sectional, observational hospital-based research was performed on patients visiting ENT clinic complaining of pain in tonsiller area and who were diagnosed later with recurrent attacks of acute tonsillitis. Three hundred participants were approached with questions concerning their socio-demographic details. Results: Male seven years old (20.7%) show highest percent, followed by 6 years (61 patients, 20.3%). In relation to symptom fever shown in 87.7%. 183 patients (61.0%) had more than three episodes of recurrent tonsillitis. Medical Treatment which accounts for 61% of the total while 39 % treated by tonsillectomy. The study indicates that complications were relatively rare, with bleeding being the most common complication reported among the sample. Conclusion: this study provides a comprehensive overview of treatment modalities for tonsillitis, with a strong preference for medical management. Results are comparable with previous findings in the literature, reaffirming current trends in the management of recurrent tonsillitis in pediatric populations.