Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 9 years old. At first, he said his throat hurts, and then we noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult. Additionally, he has a slight fever and lacks energy. Please ask: How should tonsillitis be treated when it's uncomfortable for infants and young children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, first of all, symptomatic antibiotic drugs can be used. Local irrigation or local spraying can also be applied. Symptomatic drugs can also be injected into the tonsils, and the efficacy is quite good. If the symptoms are primarily sore throat, pain-relieving drugs can be considered. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be selected based on the body temperature. Below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. If it is above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretic drugs can be taken. The above methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis currently. In addition, surgery is also one feasible method, suitable for children who have recurrent episodes. During treatment, it is also important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.