Patient's question:
Boy, 8 years old, who has started elementary school. At first, he felt pain in his throat even when drinking water, and then found that his cough was quite severe, and it seemed like his low-grade fever never subsided. Please ask: How should the pharyngitis and tonsillitis in the child be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
Currently in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotic medications. Sensitive drugs can be selected based on bacterial culture, which shows good effectiveness. Local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation and intratonsillar medication can also be used. If the sore throat is severe, appropriate analgesics can be administered. If the child has a persistent fever, parents may also give fever-reducing medication or seek immediate medical attention by taking the child to the hospital. The above methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis at present. Additionally, surgery is also a feasible option, particularly for children who experience recurrent episodes. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children warm to prevent colds that could trigger further inflammation of the tonsils.