Patient's question:
Boy, 7 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he said he had pain when swallowing. It was noticed that his cough was quite severe, and he also had a slight fever and lacked energy. Please ask: How should tonsillitis and sore throat be diagnosed and treated in children?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotic medications. Sensitive drugs can be selected based on bacterial culture, which has shown good efficacy. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation and intratonsillar medication can be combined. If the child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, pain relievers are recommended to alleviate the symptoms. Children with fever symptoms can take fever-reducing medications. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention promptly.In addition to the above drug treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent tonsillitis, surgical treatment may also be considered. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children warm to prevent them from catching colds, which could trigger further inflammation of the tonsils.