Patient's question:
My son is 8 years old. At first, he said it hurts when he swallows something. It was found that his cough is also quite severe, and he has a slight fever and lacks energy. Please ask: How should a sore throat with tonsillitis be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. Local medications can also be used, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. When necessary, such as when the child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can be given. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretics should be used promptly. Physical cooling methods can be applied if the temperature is below 38.5°C. If there is a history of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment may be considered. During treatment, it is important to ensure the child stays warm and avoid further exacerbation of symptoms due to cold exposure.