Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 8 years old. At first, he said his throat hurt even when drinking water, and he noticed it accompanied by mild coughing. Also, he had a slight fever and wasn't energetic. Please ask: If a child has tonsillitis and sore throat, how should it be treated.Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotics. Sensitive medications can be selected based on bacterial culture, which is quite effective. Local treatments can also be used, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication. If the sore throat is severe, appropriate analgesics may be given. If the child still has a slight fever, fever-reducing measures should be taken. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly. These are all common treatment methods. However, if the child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is recommended to consider early surgery. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children warm to prevent colds and recurrent tonsillitis.