Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 9 years old. At first, he said that even drinking water with a sore throat felt painful. I noticed that his cough seemed to be more severe as well, and he also had a low fever. Please ask: How should tonsillitis with sore throat be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, they can first take some symptomatic antibiotic medication. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If the child has a sore throat, pain-relieving medication can be given as needed. Moreover, if there is a fever, antipyretic drugs can be taken. For high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. The above methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis currently. Additionally, surgery is also a feasible option, suitable for children who experience recurrent episodes. During treatment, it is important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.