Patient's question:
My son is 5 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How can pharyngitis in children be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
Treating pediatric tonsillitis first, parents can give their child anti-inflammatory medication. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. When necessary, such as when a child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can also be administered. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen based on the temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medication can be given. In cases of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment may be considered. During treatment, it is also important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest.