Patient's question:
Boy, already 5 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, noticed that his cough was quite severe, and it seemed like his low fever never subsided. Please ask: How should pharyngitis in infants and young children be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as needed. For local treatment, laser therapy or medication rinsing is recommended. If the sore throat is severe, appropriate pain relievers can be given. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen based on the body temperature. Below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication is recommended. In addition to these drug treatments, if a child frequently suffers from tonsillitis, surgical treatment may also be considered. During treatment, a light diet should be maintained, and a liquid diet is preferred.