Patient's question:
My son is 7 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that his cough seemed to be more severe as well. Additionally, he had a slight fever and lacked energy. Could you please advise on how to diagnose and treat tonsillitis and sore throat in children?Doctor's answer:
When it comes to treatment, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be administered based on the child's symptoms. For local treatment, laser therapy or medication rinsing is recommended. If necessary, such as when the child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can also be given. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can use fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar symptoms persist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. Finally, it is important for parents to take this disease seriously, seek medical treatment for the child as soon as possible, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.