Patient's question:
Boy, just turned 8 months old. At first, when speaking, he felt a sore throat, noticed that his cough seemed to be quite severe as well. Additionally, he had a low fever. Please ask: How should tonsillitis be treated in children to be most effective when it's very painful?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics can be given to the child, which is quite effective. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments can also be combined, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, tonsillar injections, etc. Pain relievers can also be given based on the child's condition, especially when the throat pain is intense, to help alleviate the suffering. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretics should be used promptly. Physical cooling methods can be applied if the temperature is not above 38.5 degrees Celsius. The above methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis currently. Additionally, surgery is also a feasible option, suitable for children with recurrent episodes. While treating, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child and enhance nutritional supplementation to help them recover as soon as possible.