Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 7 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, it seems like he has had a low-grade fever that hasn't gone away. Please ask: How should I treat pediatric tonsillitis if it is very painful?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. Methods include crypt irrigation, direct injection of medication into the tonsils, etc. If a child experiences severe sore throat, it is recommended to provide pain relievers based on the situation. If the child has persistent fever, parents should administer fever-reducing medication or seek immediate medical attention. If the drug treatment is ineffective or the condition recurs frequently, surgical intervention is recommended. During treatment, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child, enhance nutritional supplementation, and support early recovery.