Patient's question:
Boy, 10 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he said it hurts when he swallows, and it was noticed that his cough is quite severe. Additionally, he has a slight fever and lacks energy. Please ask: How should the treatment be for the child's very painful tonsillitis?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. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If the child's sore throat is severe, it is recommended to give them pain relievers based on the situation. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also administer fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. These methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis at present. Additionally, surgery is also a feasible option, suitable for children with recurrent episodes. Finally, it is hoped that parents can take this disease seriously, bring their children to the doctor for early diagnosis and treatment, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.