Patient's question:
Boy, 8 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he felt a slight pain in his throat, noticed it, and found it a bit difficult to swallow. Additionally, he had a low fever. Please ask: How should tonsillitis and sore throat in children be treated for the best effect?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. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. For children with prominent sore throat symptoms, analgesic medications can be used. If a child has persistent fever that does not subside, antipyretic drugs can be administered orally. These methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis at present. Additionally, surgery is also a viable option, particularly for children with recurrent episodes. Meanwhile, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and sleep routine for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.