Patient's question:
My son is 8 years old. At first, he said it hurt when he swallowed things. I noticed that his cough also seemed quite severe, and he had been slightly feverish for a while. Could you please advise on how to treat tonsillitis and sore throat in children?Doctor's answer:
Treating pediatric tonsillitis first, parents can give their child some anti-inflammatory medication. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar medication injection, laser therapy, etc. For sore throat, pain relievers can also be given to the child. Moreover, if fever is present, antipyretic drugs can be taken. In cases of high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention promptly. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already developed, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. At the same time, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and rest schedule for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.