Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 8 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, noticed it, had severe coughing, and also had a low fever. Please ask: How can tonsillitis with redness and swelling be treated effectively in children?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotic medications. Sensitive drugs can be selected based on bacterial culture, which has shown good efficacy. For local treatment, laser therapy or medication rinses are recommended. If a child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, pain relievers can be used to alleviate the discomfort. If the child has persistent fever that does not subside, antipyretic drugs can be administered orally. If a child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is advisable to consider surgical intervention at an early stage. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children warm to prevent them from catching colds, which could trigger recurrent tonsillitis.