Patient's question:
My boy, who is 5 years old, started by saying he had pain when swallowing. It was discovered that he also had mild coughing and a slight fever, and he wasn't feeling well.：How should pediatric tonsillitis with pain be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used to treat tonsillitis, and can be selected as appropriate. If the child's condition is severe, some local treatments can be combined, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, tonsillar injection of drugs, etc. For sore throat, pain relievers can be given to the child. If the child has a fever, fever-reducing drugs can be taken. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. The above methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis. In addition, surgery is also one of the feasible methods, suitable for children with recurrent episodes. During treatment, it is important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.