Patient's question:
Boy, 11 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he said it hurts when he swallows, and it was noticed that his voice is a bit hoarse when he speaks. At the same time, he has a slight fever and lacks energy. Please ask: How can tonsillitis pain in children be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. For children with significant sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medications can be used. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen based on the temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be applied; if the temperature is above 38.5°C, oral antipyretics can be taken. If the medication is not effective and the condition recurs frequently, surgical treatment is recommended. Parents should also pay attention to keeping the child warm to prevent catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.