Patient's question:
Boy baby, just turned 9 months old. At first, he said it hurt when he swallowed things, noticed it accompanied by mild coughing, and also had a slight fever and no energy. Please ask: How should pharyngitis in young children be treated for pain?Doctor's answer:
When treating such diseases, children can be given symptomatic antibiotic medications. While undergoing systemic treatment, local treatment can also be chosen to enhance efficacy. Methods include crypt irrigation, direct injection of medication into the tonsils, etc. For children with prominent sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medications can be used. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be selected based on body temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used; above 38.5°C, oral antipyretics can be administered. The above methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis currently. Additionally, surgery is also a viable option, particularly suitable for children with recurrent episodes. During treatment, it is essential to ensure the child stays warm to prevent worsening symptoms due to cold exposure.