Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 9 years old. At first, he said his throat felt painful even when drinking water, accompanied by mild coughing, and also had low-grade fever. Please ask: How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated when it's uncomfortable?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose them according to symptoms. For local treatment, laser therapy or medication rinsing is recommended. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, parents can consider giving pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen based on the body temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling is appropriate, while above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. In addition to these medication-based treatment methods, if the child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents can also consider surgery under the guidance of a doctor. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.