Patient's question:
Boy, 12 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he said his throat was sore, but it was discovered that it was accompanied by mild coughing. Moreover, he has now been running a high fever that won't go down. Question: If the child has inflamed tonsils and severe pain, how should it be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be administered based on the child's symptoms. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If the sore throat is severe, appropriate pain relievers can be given. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be used promptly. For temperatures below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be employed.In addition to these drug treatments, if the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, surgical treatment is also recommended. During the treatment period, it is important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest.