Patient's question:
Boy, 7 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he felt pain in his throat even when drinking water. He noticed that his cough was quite severe and he had been slightly feverish all along. Question: How can tonsillitis and sore throat be treated effectively in children?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, or use local medications such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. When necessary, such as when a child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can also be given. If the child has persistent fever that does not subside, fever-reducing drugs can be taken orally. If the medication is ineffective and the condition recurs frequently, surgical treatment is recommended. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more fruits and vegetables.