Patient's question:
Boy, 10 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, noticed that his cough seemed more severe, and now he has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should tonsillitis be treated when it's difficult for young children?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are currently commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as appropriate. Additionally, medication sprays can be administered locally, or laser treatment can be performed. Pain relievers can also be given based on the child's condition, especially when throat pain is severe, to help alleviate discomfort. If there is a fever, methods for reducing body temperature should be chosen based on the temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used; if the temperature is above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medication should be taken. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or existing complications, it is recommended to perform a tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During treatment, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid further symptoms from worsening due to cold exposure.