Patient's question:
Boy, 8 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he felt pain in his throat even when drinking water. He noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when speaking, and he had been running a low fever. Question: How to diagnose and treat tonsillitis and sore throat in children.Doctor's answer:
Currently in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotic medications. The choice of medication can be determined based on bacterial culture results, which has shown good efficacy. While taking medication, some local treatments can also be performed, such as irrigation or direct medication, to reinforce the therapeutic effect. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, it is recommended that parents consider giving analgesics to alleviate the pain. Additionally, if fever is present, antipyretic medications can be taken. For high fever, it is still advisable to seek medical attention promptly. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar symptoms persist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure proper warmth for the child to avoid aggravation of symptoms due to cold exposure.