Patient's question:
My son is 9 years old. At first, he had a sore throat, and he noticed that his cough seemed to be more severe as well. Additionally, he had a low fever. Could you please advise on how to treat tonsillitis and sore throat in young children?Doctor's answer:
When treating such diseases, children can be given symptomatic antibiotics, and local treatments can also be performed, including tonsillar crypt lavage, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. For children with prominent sore throat symptoms, analgesic medications can be used. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be administered promptly. Physical cooling methods can be used for temperatures not exceeding 38.5°C. In addition to these drug treatments, if the child frequently experiences inflammation, parents may choose surgery for treatment under a doctor's guidance. During treatment, a light diet should be maintained, and a fluid diet is preferred.