Patient's question:
Boy, 7 years old, has started primary school. At first, he said his throat felt sore even when drinking water. He noticed that his voice had a slightly hoarse tone while speaking. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't subside. Question: How should pharyngeal tonsillitis with red and swollen tonsils be diagnosed and treated in young children?Doctor's answer:
To achieve better treatment for tonsillitis, you can choose some anti-inflammatory medications under the guidance of a doctor. While undergoing systemic treatment, you can also opt for local treatment to enhance the therapeutic effect, such as crypt irrigation, direct injection of medication into the tonsils, and other methods. If the child's primary symptom is sore throat, it is recommended that parents consider administering pain relievers as needed to alleviate the discomfort. For those with low-grade fever, physical cooling methods can be used. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, seek medical attention promptly. In addition to the above drug treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurring tonsillitis, surgical treatment is also advisable. Lastly, we hope parents can take this disease seriously, take the child to a doctor for early diagnosis and treatment, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.