Patient's question:
Boy, he is already 5 years old. At first, he felt pain in his throat even when drinking water. He noticed it accompanied by mild coughing, and also had a low fever. Please ask: If the child's tonsils are inflamed and very painful, how should it be treated.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. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. When necessary, such as when a child experiences severe sore throat, pain relievers can be administered. Persistent fever in children should be treated with antipyretics, and physical cooling methods can be used if the temperature is below 38.5°C. In cases of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment may be considered. During treatment, it is also important to provide the child with a light diet and enhance nutritional supplementation to aid in early recovery.