Patient's question:
Boy, already 3 years old. At first, he felt sore throat even when drinking water. He found that his cough was quite severe, and now he has high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should tonsillitis and sore throat be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. For children with significant sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medications can be used. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be administered promptly. Physical cooling methods can be used for temperatures below 38.5°C. In cases of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment may be considered. After the condition improves, it is recommended to encourage appropriate exercise for the child to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence.