Patient's question:
Boy, he is already 5 years old. At first, he said that even drinking water with his throat felt painful. He noticed that his cough seemed to be more severe as well. Additionally, he had a slight fever and was lacking energy. Please ask: How should pharyngitis with swollen and red tonsils be treated in young children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as needed. While systemic treatment is administered, local treatment can also be chosen to enhance efficacy, including crypt irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. If a child has severe throat pain, pain-relieving medication can be given as needed. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can administer fever-reducing medication or seek immediate medical attention. In cases of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment may be considered. At the same time, it is important to arrange a reasonable diet and sleep schedule for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.