Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 7 years old. At first, when speaking, he felt a sore throat, noticed it accompanied by mild coughing, and it seems like the low fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: How should I treat tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
If the child gets tonsillitis, first, you can use some symptomatic antibiotic medication. While taking the medication, you can also perform some local treatments, such as rinsing or applying medication directly, which can enhance the therapeutic effect. When necessary, such as when the child's sore throat is particularly severe, pain relievers can also be given. If there is a fever, the method of reducing temperature should be chosen based on the body temperature. Below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. If the medication is not effective and the condition recurs frequently, surgical treatment is recommended. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.