Patient's question:
Boy, 8 years old, has started primary school. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that his cough seemed to be worse as well. Additionally, he has a low-grade fever. Please ask: How should pharyngitis with tonsillitis in young children be treated?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be administered based on the child's symptoms, or local treatments such as tonsillar crypt rinsing and intratonsillar medication can be used. Pain relievers can also be given depending on the child's condition, especially when the sore throat is severe, to help alleviate the pain. If the child has persistent fever that does not subside, antipyretic drugs can be taken orally. In addition to these drug treatments, if the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, surgical treatment is also recommended. During the treatment period, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet consisting mainly of light foods, and to ensure sufficient rest to avoid fatigue.