Patient's question:
Boy, 8 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he said that even drinking water with his throat felt painful. He noticed that his cough also seemed quite severe. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should pharyngitis in young children be diagnosed and treated when they feel uncomfortable?Doctor's answer:
To achieve better treatment for tonsillitis, you can choose some anti-inflammatory medications under the guidance of a doctor, and local treatments can also be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar medication injection, laser therapy, etc. If the child's throat pain is severe, appropriate analgesics can be given. Additionally, if fever is present, antipyretic drugs can be taken. For high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention promptly. In addition to the above drug and treatment methods, if the child frequently experiences recurrent tonsillitis, surgical treatment may also be considered. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child is well-warmed to prevent symptoms from worsening due to cold exposure.