Patient's question:
My son is 7 years old. At first, he said his throat hurt even when he drank water, and I noticed that his cough seemed to be getting worse as well. Now, he has a high fever that won't go down. I'm asking: How can I treat severe tonsillitis in children effectively?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, and can also combine some local treatment methods, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation, tonsillar injection drugs, etc., which are all good options. If the child's throat pain is severe, appropriate pain-relieving medication can be given. If the child still has a fever, fever-reducing measures should be taken. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly. The above are common treatment methods. However, if the child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is recommended to consider surgery as early as possible. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children warm to prevent colds and further inflammation of the tonsils.