Patient's question:
Boy, already 4 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat. He found that his cough was quite severe, and he also had a slight fever and no energy. Please ask: How should pharyngitis with tonsillitis be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, first, they can take some symptomatic antibiotics. Additionally, topical medication sprays or laser treatment can be applied. Pain relievers can also be given based on the child's condition, especially when the sore throat is severe, to help alleviate the pain. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretics should be used promptly. For temperatures below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be applied. These are all common treatment methods. However, if the child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is recommended to consider surgery as early as possible. During daily life, a light diet should be maintained, and a liquid diet should be the main focus during treatment.