Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 8 years old. At first, he said that even drinking water with his throat felt painful. He also experienced severe coughing. Additionally, he had been slightly feverish for a while. Please ask: How should severe pediatric tonsillitis be treated?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. Local treatments can also be used, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, it is recommended that parents consider giving pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also use fever-reducing medications or take the child to the hospital immediately. If your child frequently experiences this condition, surgical treatment can be considered after the condition is under control to prevent recurrence. Pay attention to a light diet during daily life, and focus on a liquid diet during treatment.