Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 9 years old. At first, it felt painful to drink water through the throat, and I noticed that the cough seemed to be more severe as well. Additionally, it appeared that the low fever hadn't subsided. I would like to ask: How should acute tonsillitis with crying and restlessness be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. While undergoing systemic treatment, local treatment can also be chosen to enhance the therapeutic effect. Methods include crypt irrigation, direct injection of medication into the tonsils, etc. For sore throat, analgesics can also be given to the child. If the child still has a fever, fever-reducing measures should be taken. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, emergency medical attention is required. If the medication is ineffective and the condition recurs frequently, surgical treatment is recommended. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.