Patient's question:
My boy is 9 years old. At first, he had a sore throat, and I noticed that his cough seemed quite severe as well. Additionally, he had a low fever. I would like to ask: How should pharyngitis (tonsillitis) with a sore throat be treated in young children?Doctor's answer:
When treating such diseases, children can be given symptomatic antibiotic medications, and local treatments can also be performed, including tonsillar crypt flushing, intratonsillar medication injection, laser therapy, etc. For children with prominent sore throat symptoms, analgesic medications can be used. If a child has persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be applied promptly. Physical cooling methods can be used for temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius. In addition to these drug treatments, if a child frequently experiences inflammation, parents can also choose surgical treatment under the guidance of a doctor. During treatment, a light diet should be maintained, with a focus on liquid foods.