Patient's question:
Boy, 10 years old, in primary school. At first, he said his throat hurts. Upon observation, his voice is a bit hoarse when he speaks, and it seems like his low fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: How should tonsillitis in infants and young children be treated when it's uncomfortable?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 results, which have shown good efficacy. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. If a child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, pain relievers are recommended to alleviate the discomfort. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the body temperature. For temperatures below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while oral antipyretics can be administered if the temperature is above 38.5°C.In addition to these pharmacological treatment methods, if a child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents may consider surgical treatment under the guidance of a doctor. During the treatment, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child and enhance nutritional supplementation to help them recover as soon as possible.