Patient's question:
Boy, who is already 8 years old, initially felt pain in his throat even when drinking water. He noticed that his cough was quite severe, and he had been slightly feverish for a while. Please ask: How should tonsillitis and sore throat be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as needed. While systemic treatment is administered, local treatment can also be chosen to enhance efficacy, including crypt irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. If a child has severe sore throat, it is recommended to provide pain relief medication based on the situation. Some children may also experience fever, in which case oral antipyretics can be given. If symptoms do not improve, it is essential to seek medical attention. In addition to these drug treatments, if a child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents may consider surgery under the guidance of a doctor for treatment. Finally, it is hoped that parents can take this disease seriously, bring their child to the hospital for early diagnosis and treatment, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.