Patient's question:
My son is 3 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, and I noticed that his cough seemed to be more severe as well. It also seemed like his low-grade fever never went away. I would like to ask: How should pharyngitis and tonsillitis in young children be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are currently commonly used for the treatment of tonsillitis and can be selected as appropriate. While taking medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as rinsing or direct application of medication, which can enhance the therapeutic effect. If the symptoms are primarily characterized by sore throat, pain-relieving medications can be considered. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the body temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing drugs should be administered. In addition to these drug treatment methods, if a child frequently experiences recurrent tonsillitis, surgical treatment is also recommended. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.