Patient's question:
My son is 6 years old. At first, he said that even drinking water with his throat felt painful. He also found that his cough seemed quite severe, and he had a low fever. Please ask: How should severe tonsillitis in children be treated?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotics. Sensitive medications can be selected based on bacterial culture results, which have shown good efficacy. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation and intratonsillar medication can be combined. For severe sore throat, appropriate analgesics may be administered. If the child also has low-grade fever, physical cooling methods should be used. Immediate medical attention is required if the temperature exceeds 38.5°C. If the child experiences multiple acute severe episodes or has already developed complications, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. After recovery, it is advisable to encourage the child to engage in appropriate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.