Patient's question:
My son is 8 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, and I noticed it accompanied by mild coughing. Additionally, he has had a low-grade fever for a while. I would like to ask: How should tonsillitis pain in young children be treated?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotic medications. Sensitive drugs can be selected based on bacterial culture results, which have shown good efficacy. While systemic treatment is administered, local therapies can also be chosen to enhance the therapeutic effect. These methods include crypt irrigation, direct injection of medication into the tonsils, etc. For children with significant sore throat symptoms, analgesic medications can be used. If a child has persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be administered promptly. Physical cooling methods can be applied for temperatures below 38.5°C. All of these are commonly used treatment methods. However, if a child experiences recurrent tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider early surgical intervention. After the condition improves, it is advisable to encourage appropriate physical activity to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.