Patient's question:
Boy, already 8 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. At the same time, he had a low fever. Please ask: How should the child be treated for tonsillitis to feel better and have a good effect?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as needed. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection can also be performed. For sore throat, pain relievers can be given to children. 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 used, while above 38.5°C, oral antipyretics can be administered. In addition to these drug treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents may choose surgery under the guidance of a doctor for treatment. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children warm to prevent them from catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.