Patient's question:
My son is 9 years old. At first, he said his throat hurt even when he drank water, and he also found that his cough seemed quite severe. Additionally, he had a slight fever and wasn't feeling well. Could you please advise on how to treat children'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. Additionally, local medication sprays or laser treatment can be administered. For children with severe sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medications can be used. If accompanied by low fever, physical cooling methods should be applied. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If such cases occur, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During daily life, a light diet should be maintained, and a liquid diet is recommended during treatment.