Patient's question:
Boy, 9 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he said his throat hurts. It was noticed that his cough is quite severe, and now he has a high fever that won't go down. Question: How should tonsillitis pain in children be treated?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose them based on symptoms. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If the child has severe throat pain, appropriate analgesics can be given. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral antipyretics can be administered. If symptoms do not improve, medical attention is necessary. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar symptoms persist, surgery may be considered after the inflammation is controlled. Parents should also ensure their children stay warm to prevent colds that could trigger recurrent tonsillitis.