Patient's question:
My male child, who is 3 years old, initially said that even drinking water with his throat felt painful. I noticed that his cough was quite severe and accompanied by low fever. Please advise: How should pharyngitis with tonsil inflammation be treated in young children?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. Local treatments can also be used, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication. For children with significant sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medications can be administered. If the child has persistent fever that does not subside, oral antipyretics can be given. In addition to these medication-based treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents may consider surgical treatment under the guidance of a doctor. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure adequate rest.