Patient's question:
Boy, 10 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he felt sore throat even when drinking water, noticed difficulty swallowing, and now has high fever that won't go down. Question: How can tonsillitis and sore throat in children be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. While taking medication, local treatments can also be applied, such as rinsing or direct medication, which can enhance the therapeutic effect. Pain relievers can be given based on the child's condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, to help alleviate discomfort. If the child has a persistent fever, parents should also administer fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already developed, it is recommended to perform a tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During the treatment period, it is important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure adequate rest.