Patient's question:
My son is 6 years old. At first, he said his throat hurt even when he drank water, and he noticed it accompanied by mild coughing. Additionally, it seems like he has had a low-grade fever that hasn't gone away. Please ask: How can we effectively treat a child's tonsillitis when they are crying?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose them based on symptoms. While undergoing systemic treatment, local treatment can also be chosen to enhance efficacy, including methods such as crypt irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. If a child has severe sore throat, it is recommended to give pain relievers based on the situation. If the child has persistent fever, parents can also administer fever-reducing medication or immediately take the child to the hospital. In addition to these drug treatments, if a child frequently experiences recurrent tonsillitis, surgical treatment is also recommended. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more fruits and vegetables.