Patient's question:
Boy, 13 years old, in primary school. At first, he said that even drinking water with his throat felt painful. He noticed that his cough was quite severe, and it seemed like his low-grade fever never subsided. Please ask: How should severe tonsillitis in children be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected accordingly. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation and tonsillar injections may also be used. If the child has a sore throat, pain-relieving medication can be given as needed. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can use fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. In addition to these drug treatments, if the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, surgical treatment may also be recommended. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.