Patient's question:
My son is 3 years old. At first, he said his throat hurts. It turns out his cough is also quite severe, and he has had a slight fever for a while. Please ask: How should tonsillitis and sore throat in children be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
When treating such diseases, children can be given symptomatic antibiotic medications. Additionally, topical medication sprays or laser therapy can be applied. For children with pronounced sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medications can be used. If accompanied by low fever, physical cooling methods should be employed. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. These are common treatment methods. However, if a child experiences recurrent tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider early surgical intervention. Lastly, parents should take this disease seriously, seek medical treatment for their children as soon as possible, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.