Patient's question:
My little girl is 9 years old. At first, she said she had pain when swallowing, and I noticed she had severe coughing and also a low fever. Could you please advise on how to treat tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child develops tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs can be given, or local medications can be used, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. When necessary, such as when a child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can also be administered. If the child still has a fever, appropriate fever reduction measures should be taken. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, immediate medical attention is required. The above methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis at present. Additionally, surgery is also a viable option, suitable for children with recurrent episodes. During treatment, it is also important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest.