Patient's question:
My little girl, she's 8 years old. At first, she said it hurts when she swallows something. Then, we noticed she has severe coughing and also has a low fever. Could you please advise on how to treat her tonsillitis pain effectively?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as needed. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection can also be performed. For sore throat, pain relievers can be given to children. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretics should be used promptly. Physical cooling methods can be applied if the temperature is below 38.5°C. If your child frequently experiences this condition, surgical treatment can be considered after the condition is controlled to prevent recurrence. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children warm to avoid catching colds, which may trigger recurrent tonsillitis.