Patient's question:
Boy, 11 years old, in primary school. At first, he said that even drinking water with his throat felt painful. He noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when speaking, accompanied by low fever. Please ask: How should tonsillitis be treated when it is very painful in children?Doctor's answer:
The treatment of pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotics based on bacterial culture. Local treatments can also be administered, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If the sore throat is severe, 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 must be sought. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already developed, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. Parents should also ensure their children stay warm to prevent colds that could trigger recurrent tonsillitis.