Patient's question:
Boy, who is already 7 years old, initially said that he felt pain when swallowing. It was discovered that his cough was quite severe and accompanied by low fever. Question: How can pharyngitis with swollen and red tonsils be treated effectively in young children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose them based on symptoms. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. For sore throat, pain relievers can be given to children. If accompanied by low fever, physical cooling methods should be used. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar cases occur, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During treatment, it is important to provide children with adequate nutrition, with a diet focusing on light foods, and ensure they get plenty of rest to avoid fatigue.