Patient's question:
Boy, who is already 7 years old, started by saying that he felt pain when swallowing things. It was noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, he had a slight fever and lacked energy. Please ask: How should tonsillitis pain in infants and young 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, or opt for local irrigation or topical sprays. Medications can also be injected into the tonsils for targeted treatment, all of which have good efficacy. Pain relievers can be given to children based on their condition, especially when throat pain is severe, to help alleviate discomfort. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretics should be used promptly. For fever below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be applied. If there is a history of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment may be considered. During treatment, a light diet should be maintained, with a focus on liquid foods.