Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 3 years old. At first, he felt pain in his throat even when drinking water, and I noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, he had a low fever. Please advise: How can we effectively treat a child's tonsillitis when they are crying and fussing?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs can be appropriately administered, or local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication can be used. For children with prominent sore throat symptoms, analgesic drugs can be used. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be administered promptly. Physical cooling methods can be used for temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius. If the drug efficacy is poor and the condition recurs frequently, surgical treatment is recommended. After the condition improves, it is advisable to encourage appropriate exercise to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence.