Patient's question:
Boy, 7 years old, has started primary school. At first, he felt a sore throat when talking. He noticed severe coughing, a slight fever, and low energy. Please ask: How should tonsillitis in children be treated?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose based on symptoms. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intra-tonsillar drug injection can also be performed. Pain relievers can be given according to the child's condition, especially when the sore throat is severe, to help alleviate discomfort. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be selected based on the body temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used; if it's above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. If the medication is not effective and the condition recurs frequently, surgical treatment is recommended. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child is well-heated to avoid exacerbating symptoms due to catching a cold.