Patient's question:
My son is 8 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and noticed that his cough was quite severe. Additionally, it seems like he hasn't recovered from a low fever. Please ask: How to treat tonsillitis with sore throat in children.Doctor's answer:
Currently in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotics. Sensitive medications can be selected based on bacterial culture, which has shown good efficacy. Local treatments can also be used, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication. If the sore throat is severe, appropriate analgesics can be administered. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the body temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5°C, oral antipyretics should be taken. If your child frequently experiences this condition, surgical treatment can be considered after the condition is controlled to prevent recurrence. During treatment, it is important to provide your child with adequate nutrition, with a diet focusing on light foods, and to ensure they get plenty of rest to avoid fatigue.