Patient's question:
Boy, 8 years old, has started primary school. At first, he felt a bit of pain in his throat. He noticed that his cough seemed to be getting worse as well. Now, he has a high fever that won't go down. How should tonsillitis and sore throat in infants and young children be treated?Doctor's answer:
The treatment of pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotics based on bacterial culture. While taking medication, local treatments such as rinsing and direct application of medication can also be performed to enhance the therapeutic effect. In cases of sore throat, pain relievers can be given to children. If the child has a fever, fever-reducing medications can be administered. For severe cases, prompt medical attention should be sought. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already developed, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. At the same time, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and sleep schedule for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.