Patient's question:
My son is 9 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Also, it seemed like he had a low-grade fever that never went away. Please ask: If a child has tonsillitis and pain, how should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as needed. At the same time as taking medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as irrigation or direct application of medication, which can enhance the therapeutic effect. If a child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, it is recommended to use pain relievers to alleviate the symptoms. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen based on the body temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medication should be taken. For cases with recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment can be considered. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more fruits and vegetables.