Patient's question:
Boy, 10 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he said he had pain when swallowing, and it was found that he also had a mild cough, and it seemed like a low fever that never went away. Question: How can we effectively treat a child's tonsillitis when they are crying?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 based on symptoms, or use local medications such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. If the symptoms are primarily sore throat, pain-relieving medications can be considered. Children with fever symptoms can take fever-reducing drugs. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. In addition to these drug treatments, if a child frequently experiences recurrent tonsillitis, surgical treatment may also be recommended. During treatment, it is advisable to follow a light diet and primarily consume liquid foods.