Patient's question:
My little girl, she's 4 years old. At first, she said her throat hurt even when she drank water. Then, she developed mild coughing. Also, she had been slightly feverish for a while. Please ask: If a child has tonsillitis and sore throat, what treatment is most effective?Doctor's answer:
When treating such diseases, children can be given some symptomatic antibiotic medications. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If a child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, it is recommended to use some analgesics to relieve the symptoms. If the child has a fever, they can take some fever-reducing medications. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. In addition to these medication-based treatment methods, if a child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents can also choose surgery for treatment under the guidance of a doctor. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure adequate rest.