Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 6 years old. At first, he said his throat hurt even when drinking water. It was discovered that his cough seems to be quite severe as well. Moreover, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should tonsillitis pain in infants and young children be treated?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotic medications. Sensitive drugs can be selected based on bacterial culture, which has shown good efficacy. Local treatment methods can also be combined, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication, which are both effective. If the sore throat is particularly severe, appropriate pain relievers can be administered. Some children may also experience fever, in which case oral antipyretics can be given. 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. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.