Patient's question:
Boy, 12 years old, in primary school. At first, he said his throat hurt even when drinking water. He noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and he had been slightly feverish all along. Please ask: How should tonsillitis and sore throat in children be diagnosed and treated.Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. Additionally, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, and laser therapy can also be performed. Pain relievers can be administered based on the child's condition, especially when the sore throat is severe, to help alleviate the pain. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretics should be used promptly. Physical cooling methods can be applied if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius. In cases of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment may be considered. After the condition improves, it is recommended to encourage the child to engage in appropriate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.