Patient's question:
Boy, 13 years old, in primary school. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and found that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, he had a low fever. Question: How should tonsillitis in infants and young children be treated for pain?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic medications are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as needed. If a child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or medication injections may also be used. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, parents are advised to consider giving pain relievers to alleviate discomfort. If the child has a fever, it should be managed appropriately, and if the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, immediate medical attention is necessary. Tonsillitis tends to recur, and if similar symptoms persist after the inflammation is controlled, surgery may be considered. Parents should also ensure their children stay warm to prevent colds that could trigger recurrent tonsillitis.