Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 4 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat and noticed some difficulty swallowing. Additionally, he had a low-grade fever and seemed lethargic. Please advise: If a child has tonsil inflammation and is feeling uncomfortable, what treatment is best?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given, or local rinsing or topical sprays can be used. Medications can also be injected into the tonsils, all of which have good effects. If the child's throat pain is severe, appropriate pain-relieving medications can be given. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used; above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing drugs should be taken. If your child frequently experiences this condition, surgical treatment can be considered after the condition is controlled to prevent recurrence. Finally, it is hoped that parents can pay attention to this disease and take their children to a doctor for early treatment. Daily preventive and health care measures should also be taken.