Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 5 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and then discovered that he had severe coughing. Additionally, he had a slight fever and was lacking energy. Please ask: How should pharyngitis with tonsillitis be treated in young children?Doctor's answer:
Treating pediatric tonsillitis first, parents can give their child anti-inflammatory medications. Local treatments can also be used, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication injections. Pain relievers can be given based on the child's condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, to help alleviate discomfort. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretics should be used promptly. For temperatures not exceeding 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be applied. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery at an early stage. After the condition improves, it is advisable to encourage appropriate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.