Patient's question:
Boy, 10 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he said his throat hurts. Upon observation, he seems to have difficulty swallowing, and now he has a high fever that won't break. Please ask: How should tonsillitis in children, which is very painful, be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
The treatment of pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotics based on bacterial culture. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection can also be performed. If the child's primary symptom is sore throat, it is recommended that parents consider giving pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. For those with low-grade fever, physical cooling methods can be used. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. In cases of recurrent inflammation, surgical intervention may be considered. Lastly, it is important for parents to take this condition seriously, seek medical treatment for their child as early as possible, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.