Patient's question:
My son is 6 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat and noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, he had a low fever. Please advise: How can I treat my child's tonsillitis and sore throat effectively?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as needed. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If the child primarily presents with symptoms of sore throat, it is recommended that parents consider administering pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. If the child also has a fever, appropriate fever reduction measures should be taken. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, immediate medical attention is necessary. If the child frequently experiences such conditions, surgical treatment can be considered after the condition is under control to prevent recurrence. During treatment, it is important to provide the child with a light diet and ensure adequate nutritional supplementation to aid in early recovery.