Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 8 years old. At first, he said his throat hurts, and I noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult. At the same time, he has had a slight fever. Could you please advise on how to diagnose and treat pediatric tonsillitis when the child is crying?Doctor's answer:
When treating such diseases, children can be given symptomatic antibiotic medications, or local treatments can be applied, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication. For children with prominent sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medications can be used. If the child still has a fever, it is advisable to take fever-reducing medication as needed. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. The above are common treatment methods. However, if the child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is recommended to consider surgery as early as possible. After the condition improves, it is advisable to encourage the child to engage in appropriate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.