Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 5 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and noticed that his cough seemed to be more severe as well. Now, he has a high fever that won't break. Please ask: How should acute tonsillitis in children be treated when it causes discomfort?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If the symptoms are primarily characterized by sore throat, pain-relieving medications can be considered. If the child also has a fever, fever-reducing measures should be taken as appropriate. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, prompt medical attention is necessary. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery at an early stage. Maintain a light diet during treatment, and primarily consume liquid foods.