Patient's question:
Boy, 10 years old, in elementary school. At first, he said it hurt to swallow, and it was noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, he had a low fever. Question: How should the treatment be if the child's tonsils are inflamed and crying?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotic medications. Sensitive drugs can be selected based on bacterial culture, which has shown good efficacy. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. For children with significant sore throat symptoms, analgesic medications can be used. If the child also has low-grade fever, physical cooling methods should be applied. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly.In addition to the above drug treatments, if a child experiences recurrent tonsillitis, surgical treatment may also be recommended. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more fruits and vegetables.