Patient's question:
Boy, 13 years old, in primary school. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, and then found that his cough seemed to be more severe as well. He also had a slight fever and felt tired. Please ask: How should pediatric tonsillitis with crying and fussing be treated?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. Additionally, local treatments can be administered, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. For sore throat, pain relievers can also be given to the child. If accompanied by low-grade fever, physical cooling methods can be used. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. In cases of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment may be considered. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child stays warm and avoid further worsening of symptoms due to cold exposure.