Patient's question:
Boy, 9 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he felt pain in his throat even when drinking water. He noticed this accompanied by mild coughing, and also had low-grade fever. Question: How should tonsillitis in children be treated for the best effect when it's uncomfortable?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are primarily used. Sensitive medications can be selected based on bacterial culture, which has shown good effects. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. Pain relievers can be given to children based on their condition, especially when throat pain is severe, to help alleviate discomfort. If fever is present, antipyretic drugs can be taken. For high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention promptly. Surgical treatment can be considered for recurrent inflammation. At the same time, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and sleep schedule for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.