Patient's question:
My son is 5 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and noticed that his cough seemed to be more severe as well. Additionally, he had a slight fever and lacked energy. Could you please advise on how to effectively treat his tonsillitis when he is crying?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose them based on symptoms. For local treatment, laser therapy or medication rinsing is recommended. In cases of sore throat, pain relievers can also be given to children. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be selected based on the body temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling is appropriate, while above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. These are all commonly used treatment methods. However, if the child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is recommended to consider surgery as early as possible. After the condition improves, it is advisable to encourage appropriate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.