Patient's question:
My son is 9 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that his cough seemed to be more severe as well. He also had a low fever. Here's my question: How should I treat severe tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
When treating such diseases, children can be given symptomatic antibiotics, local flushing, or topical sprays. Antibiotics can also be injected into the tonsils for treatment, all of which are effective. If the symptoms are primarily sore throat, pain-relieving medications can be considered. Children with fever symptoms can take fever-reducing medications. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. If there are multiple episodes of acute severity or complications have already developed, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. While undergoing treatment, it is also important to provide children with a light diet and ensure adequate nutritional supplementation to aid in early recovery.