Patient's question:
Boy, 11 years old, in primary school. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, noticed that his cough seemed to be getting worse, and now he has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should tonsillitis and sore throat in children be treated effectively.Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as needed. While taking medication, local treatments such as rinsing or direct application can also be used to enhance the therapeutic effect. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, it is recommended that parents consider giving pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the temperature: physical cooling is suitable for temperatures below 38.5°C, while oral fever-reducing medication can be used for temperatures above 38.5°C. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is advisable to consider surgery at an early stage. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child is well-protected from the cold to prevent symptoms from worsening.