Patient's question:
My male child is 8 years old. At first, he said that he felt pain when swallowing things. It was discovered that his voice was a bit hoarse when he was speaking. Additionally, it seems like he has had a low fever that hasn't gone away. I would like to ask: How should the treatment be for tonsillitis in children that causes crying?Doctor's answer:
When it comes to treatment, you can first give symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs based on the child's symptoms. You can also combine some local treatment methods, such as tonsillar crypt lavage or intratonsillar medication, which are all good options. If the symptoms are mainly sore throat, you may consider giving some analgesics. If the child has been running a fever, parents can also give fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar cases occur, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child is well-warmed to prevent the symptoms from worsening due to catching a cold.