Patient's question:
Boy, who is already 7 years old, initially said that he felt pain when swallowing. It was found that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and he also had a slight fever and no energy. Please ask: How should tonsillitis in children, which is very painful, be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as needed. They can also be combined with some local treatment methods, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation and tonsillar injections, which are all effective. Pain relievers can also be given to children, especially when the throat pain is severe, to help alleviate discomfort. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen based on the temperature: physical cooling is suitable for temperatures below 38.5°C, while oral fever-reducing medication can be used for temperatures above 38.5°C. In addition to these drug treatments, if the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, surgical treatment is also recommended. After the condition improves, it is advisable to encourage the child to engage in appropriate exercise to boost their immunity and prevent recurrence.