Patient's question:
Boy, who is already 7 years old, initially said that even drinking water with his throat felt painful. He also noticed mild coughing and had been slightly feverish. Please ask: How can pharyngitis and tonsillitis in young children be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection can also be performed. If the symptoms are primarily characterized by sore throat, pain-relieving medications can be considered. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral antipyretics can be given. If symptoms do not improve, medical attention must be sought. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already developed, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children warm to prevent colds that could trigger recurrent tonsillitis.