Patient's question:
Boy, 12 years old, in primary school. At first, he said he had pain when swallowing. It was found that his cough was quite severe. Additionally, it seems like his low fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: How should pharyngitis with swollen tonsils be diagnosed and treated in young children?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended that parents, under the guidance of a doctor, choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs for their children to effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar medication injection, laser therapy, etc. If the child has severe throat pain, pain-relieving medication can be given as needed. Moreover, if fever is present, antipyretic drugs can be taken. In cases of high fever, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar symptoms persist, surgery may be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During daily life, a light diet should be maintained, and a liquid diet is preferred during treatment.