Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 8 months old, just started, felt a sore throat when speaking, found that accompanied by mild cough, and now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should tonsillitis pain in children be treated?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose them based on symptoms. If the child's condition is severe, some local treatments can also be combined, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, tonsillar injection of drugs, etc. For children with prominent sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medications can be used. Additionally, if fever is present, fever-reducing drugs can be taken. In cases of high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible.In addition to the above drug treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent tonsillitis, surgical treatment may also be considered. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child stays warm and avoid catching a cold, which could worsen symptoms.