Patient's question:
Boy, 7 years old, has started primary school. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, he has been slightly feverish. Please ask: How should pediatric tonsillitis, which is very painful, be treated?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. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection can also be performed. If a child has severe sore throat, pain relievers may be given according to the situation. If the child has persistent fever that does not subside, fever-reducing drugs can be taken orally. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar symptoms persist, surgery may be considered after the inflammation is controlled. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children warm to prevent colds that could trigger recurrent tonsillitis.