Patient's question:
My son is 5 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat. He noticed that his cough was quite severe, and he also had a slight fever and was lacking energy. Could you please advise on how to treat tonsillitis effectively when the child has pain?Doctor's answer:
When treating such diseases, children can be given symptomatic antibiotic medications, and local treatments can also be performed, including tonsil crypt irrigation, intratonsillar medication injection, laser therapy, etc. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, it is recommended that parents consider giving pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. For those with low-grade fever, physical cooling methods can be used. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is advisable to consider surgery at an early stage. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children warm to prevent them from catching colds, which could trigger recurrent tonsillitis.