Patient's question:
Boy, already 1 year old, just started to speak and felt a sore throat. It was discovered that the cough was quite severe, and at the same time, his high fever has not subsided yet. Please ask: How can pharyngitis with red and swollen 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. For local treatment, laser therapy or medication rinsing is recommended. For children with significant sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medications can be used. If a child has persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be administered promptly. Physical cooling methods can be used for fever below 38.5°C. For multiple acute severe episodes or existing complications, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During treatment, it is important to keep the child warm to prevent worsening of symptoms due to cold exposure.