Patient's question:
My little girl is 8 years old. At first, she said that swallowing was painful. I noticed that her cough also seemed quite severe, and it looked like she had a low fever that hadn't gone away. Please ask: How should I diagnose and treat tonsillitis in children who are crying and fussy?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt lavage or intratonsillar drug injection can also be performed. If the child's main symptom is a sore throat, it is recommended that parents may consider giving some analgesics to relieve the pain. If the child also has a fever, it is advisable to take fever-reducing medication on a case-by-case basis. However, if the fever persists, it is crucial to seek medical attention promptly. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery early. During the treatment period, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet focused on light foods, and to ensure adequate rest to avoid fatigue.