Patient's question:
Boy, 7 years old, has started primary school. At first, he said that even drinking water with his throat felt painful. He noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when speaking and was accompanied by low fever. Please ask: How can the child's tonsillitis be treated effectively for pain relief?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as needed. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If the child has a sore throat, pain-relieving medication can be given as needed. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be used promptly. Physical cooling methods can be applied if the temperature is below 38.5°C. These methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis. Additionally, surgery is also a feasible option, particularly for children with recurrent episodes. During treatment, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more fruits and vegetables.