Patient's question:
Boy, 13 years old, in primary school. At first, he had a slight sore throat, noticed it, and coughed more severely. Additionally, he had been slightly feverish. Question: How can the tonsillitis be treated effectively if the child's tonsils are swollen and red?Doctor's answer:
Treatment for pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotics based on bacterial culture, or local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication. If the child's primary symptom is sore throat, it is recommended that parents consider giving pain relievers to alleviate discomfort. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretics should be used promptly. For temperatures below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be applied. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is advisable to consider surgery at an early stage. After the condition improves, it is recommended to encourage appropriate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.