Patient's question:
Boy, already 3 years old. At first, when speaking, he felt a sore throat. He noticed that his cough seemed to be more severe as well, and he had been slightly feverish for a while. Please ask: How should pharyngitis and tonsillitis in young children be treated for a sore throat?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose them based on symptoms. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar medication injection, laser therapy, etc. If the child has severe sore throat, it is recommended to administer pain relievers based on the situation. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen according to the body temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5°C, oral antipyretics can be administered. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar cases occur, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. After the condition improves, it is advisable to encourage appropriate exercise for the child to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence.