Patient's question:
My son is 9 years old. At first, he said he had a sore throat. I noticed that he also had a mild cough, and he had been running a low fever. Could you please advise on how to treat pediatric tonsillitis effectively when it's very painful?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be given based on the child's symptoms. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation and tonsillar medication injections can be used in conjunction. If the child has severe sore throat, pain relievers may be given based on the situation. If the child has persistent fever that does not subside, antipyretic medication can be taken orally. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar symptoms persist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. Finally, it is hoped that parents can take this disease seriously, bring the child to the hospital for early diagnosis and treatment, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.