Patient's question:
Boy, who is already 8 years old, initially said he had a sore throat. It was found that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and it was accompanied by low fever. Please ask: How should we treat tonsillitis and crying in children?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. Local irrigation or topical sprays can also be used, and symptomatic drugs can be injected into the tonsils, all of which have good efficacy. If the child has severe sore throat, it is recommended to provide pain relief medication based on the situation. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen according to the temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5°C, oral antipyretics can be administered. If the medication is not effective and the condition recurs frequently, surgical treatment is recommended. During daily life, a light diet should be maintained, and a liquid diet should be the main focus during treatment.