Patient's question:
My little girl, she's 2 years old. At first, she had a slight sore throat, and I noticed it accompanied by mild coughing. Also, it seems like she hasn't recovered from a low-grade fever. Please ask: How can I treat her tonsillitis effectively if her tonsils are swollen and red?Doctor's answer:
If the child has tonsillitis, the first step is to use symptomatic antibiotics. Local treatment can also be applied, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication. If the child primarily exhibits sore throat symptoms, it is recommended that parents consider administering pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. If the child continues to have persistent fever, oral antipyretics can be taken. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or existing complications, it is advised to undergo tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. After the condition improves, it is recommended to encourage appropriate exercise for the child to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence.