Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 8 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and also had a slight fever and no energy. Please ask: How can the inflammation and redness of tonsillitis in children be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotic medications. Sensitive drugs can be selected based on bacterial culture, which has shown good efficacy. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. For cases of sore throat, pain relievers can be given to children. If accompanied by low fever, physical cooling methods can be used. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. These are all commonly used treatment methods. However, if the child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is recommended to consider early surgery. During daily life, a light diet should be maintained, and a liquid diet should be prioritized during the treatment period.