Patient's question:
Boy, 9 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he said his throat hurts. It was noticed that his voice is a bit hoarse when he speaks, and it seems like a low fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: How should tonsillitis be treated properly if it's very painful in children?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. While taking medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as rinsing or direct application of medication, which can 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 the child has persistent fever, antipyretics should be used promptly. Physical cooling methods can be applied if the temperature is below 38.5°C. These are all common treatment methods. However, if the child's tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is advisable to consider surgery as early as possible. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children warm to prevent them from catching colds, which could trigger further inflammation of the tonsils.