Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 1 year old. At first, he said it hurts when he swallows something, and it was discovered that it is accompanied by mild coughing, and he also has a slight fever and lacks energy. Please ask: How should I treat my child's sore tonsils?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. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. If the child has severe throat pain, appropriate analgesics can be given. Some children may also have fever, in which case oral antipyretics can be administered. If symptoms do not improve, medical attention must be sought. The above methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis at present. Additionally, surgery is also a feasible option, particularly suitable for children with recurrent episodes. Finally, it is hoped that parents can take this disease seriously, seek medical treatment for their children as early as possible, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.