Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 9 years old. At first, he said that even drinking water with a sore throat was painful. He also had mild coughing and a slight fever, and he wasn't feeling well. Please ask: How should pharyngitis and tonsillitis in young children be treated?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotics. Sensitive medications can be selected based on bacterial culture results, which have shown good efficacy. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation and intratonsillar medication injections can be combined. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, it is recommended that parents consider administering pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. If the child still has a fever, appropriate fever reduction measures should be taken. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, immediate medical attention is necessary. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar symptoms persist, surgery may be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During treatment, it is important to ensure the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet focusing on light meals. Additionally, sufficient rest should be maintained to avoid fatigue.