Patient's question:
My son is 6 years old. At first, he said his throat hurts. It was found that his cough is quite severe, and at the same time, he has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with sore throat be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotics. Sensitive medications can be selected based on bacterial culture, which has shown good efficacy. Additionally, local medication sprays or laser therapy can be administered. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, it is recommended that parents consider administering pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretics should be used promptly. Physical cooling methods can be applied if the temperature is below 38.5°C. These are all common treatment methods. However, if the child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is advisable to consider surgical intervention at an early stage. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child stays warm to prevent further exacerbation of symptoms due to cold exposure.