Patient's question:
My son is 7 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed mild coughing. Additionally, he had a slight fever and seemed lethargic. Please advise: How should tonsillitis and sore throat be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
To achieve better treatment for tonsillitis, you can choose some anti-inflammatory drugs under the guidance of a doctor, or use local medications such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar injections. You can also give pain relievers based on the child's condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, to help alleviate the discomfort. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also administer fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes, so if similar symptoms persist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During treatment, it is also important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest.