Patient's question:
Boy, 12 years old, in primary school. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, and noticed it was accompanied by mild coughing. Additionally, he had been slightly feverish. Question: How to diagnose and treat tonsillitis and sore throat in children.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 a child has severe sore throat, it is recommended to provide pain relievers based on the situation. Persistent fever should be treated with antipyretics, and physical cooling methods can be used if the temperature is below 38.5°C.In addition to these drug treatments, if a child frequently experiences tonsillitis, surgical treatment may also be considered. During treatment, a light diet should be maintained, and a liquid diet is preferred.