Patient's question:
My son, who is 8 years old, initially said that he was in pain when swallowing. It was discovered that he also had a mild cough, and now he has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should tonsillitis and pain be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child has tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. For local treatment, laser therapy or medicinal rinsing is recommended. If the symptoms are primarily throat pain, pain-relieving medication can be considered. If there is a fever, cooling methods should be chosen based on the temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling is suitable, while above 38.5°C, oral antipyretics can be administered. If the medication is ineffective and the condition recurs frequently, surgical treatment is recommended. During daily life, a light diet should be maintained, and during treatment, a liquid diet is preferable.