Patient's question:
Boy, 12 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, noticed that his cough seemed to be getting worse, and he had been slightly feverish all along. Please ask: How can the child's tonsillitis be treated effectively if he is crying and complaining?Doctor's answer:
The treatment of pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotic medications based on bacterial culture, local rinsing, or local spraying. Medications can also be injected into the tonsils for symptomatic relief, all of which are effective. When necessary, such as when a child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can also be administered. If a child has persistent fever, antipyretic drugs can be taken orally. In addition to these drug treatments, if a child frequently experiences tonsillitis, surgical treatment is also recommended. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child stays warm to prevent further worsening of symptoms due to cold exposure.