Patient's question:
Boy, 10 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he felt pain in his throat even when trying to drink water. He noticed it accompanied mild coughing, and also had a low fever. Question: What is an effective treatment for children with painful tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic medications are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as appropriate. Additionally, local treatments can also be administered, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar medication injections, laser therapy, etc. If necessary, such as when a child's sore throat is particularly severe, pain relievers can be given. Moreover, if fever is present, antipyretic medications can be taken. In cases of high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention promptly. The above are common treatment methods. However, if a child's tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is advisable to consider surgery early on. During treatment, it is essential to ensure the child stays warm and avoid further symptoms by preventing exposure to cold.