Patient's question:
Boy, 10 years old, in primary school. At first, he said he had pain when swallowing, and noticed that his cough seemed to be more severe as well. Additionally, it seemed like he had a low-grade fever that never went away. Please ask: How should tonsillitis in children be diagnosed and treated for pain?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. For local treatment, laser therapy or medicinal rinsing is recommended. For children with severe sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medication can be used. If the child still has a slight fever, fever reduction should be considered. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, immediate medical attention is necessary. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If such cases occur, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. Finally, parents are advised to take this disease seriously, seek medical treatment for their children as soon as possible, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.