Patient's question:
Boy, 8 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he said his throat hurts. It was noticed that his cough is quite severe, and he has had a slight fever all along. Question: How can we effectively treat a child's tonsillitis when they are crying?Doctor's answer:
The treatment of pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotics based on bacterial culture, or local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication. If a child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, it is recommended to use analgesics to alleviate the pain. If the child also has a fever, they can be given fever-reducing medication as needed. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already developed, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. After the condition improves, it is advisable to encourage the child to engage in appropriate physical activity to boost their immunity and prevent recurrence.