Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 3 years old. At first, he felt pain in his throat even when drinking water, and I noticed that his cough seemed to be more severe as well. Additionally, he has had a slight fever for a while. I would like to ask: How should I treat a child with tonsillitis who is crying and restless?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 according to symptoms. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation and tonsillar medication injections can be used in conjunction. If the child has severe sore throat, it is recommended to give pain relievers based on the situation. If the child also has a fever, it is advisable to take fever-reducing medication as needed. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. In addition to these drug treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent tonsillitis, surgical treatment is also recommended. During daily life, maintain a light diet, and focus on a liquid diet during the treatment period.