Patient's question:
My son is 7 years old. At first, he said his throat hurt even when he drank water, and I noticed that his cough seemed to be more severe as well. It also seemed like his low-grade fever never went away. Could you please advise on how to diagnose and treat pediatric tonsillitis when children are crying?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, they can first be given symptomatic antibiotic medication. Local treatments can also be used, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication. In cases of sore throat, pain relievers can be given to the child. If the child still has a fever, it should be managed appropriately, and if the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, prompt medical attention is necessary. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar symptoms persist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. Finally, parents should take this disease seriously, seek medical treatment for their child as soon as possible, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.