Patient's question:
My son is 6 years old. At first, he said it hurts when he swallows things, and I noticed that his cough seems to be more severe as well. He also has a slight fever and doesn't seem very energetic. Could you please advise on how to treat tonsillitis effectively in young children, as it is very painful?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, they can first take some symptomatic antibiotic medication. Local rinsing or local spraying can also be used, and symptomatic medication can be injected into the tonsils. The effectiveness of these treatments is quite good. If the child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, it is recommended to use some pain relievers to alleviate the symptoms. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be used promptly. If the temperature is not above 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be applied. In addition to these drug treatments, if the child frequently experiences inflammation, parents can also choose surgery for treatment under the guidance of a doctor. During the treatment period, it is mainly important to keep the child warm and avoid catching a cold to worsen the symptoms.