Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 5 years old. At first, he said he had a sore throat, and I noticed that his cough seemed to be more severe as well. It also seemed like his low fever never went away. I would like to ask: How can pharyngitis with swollen and red tonsils be treated effectively in 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. While undergoing systemic treatment, local treatment can also be selected to enhance efficacy. Methods include crypt irrigation, direct injection of medication into the tonsils, etc. If the child has severe throat pain, appropriate pain-relieving medication can be given. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be used promptly. Physical cooling methods can be applied if the temperature is below 38.5°C. For cases with multiple acute severe episodes or existing complications, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.