Patient's question:
My little girl, she is 8 years old. At first, she had a slightly sore throat, and then I noticed she also had a mild cough. Additionally, she had a low fever. I'm asking: How should I treat her tonsillitis with redness and swelling?Doctor's answer:
When treating such diseases, children can be given symptomatic antibiotics, and local treatments can also be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. When necessary, such as when a child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can also be given. If the child still has a fever, they can be given fever-reducing medication on a case-by-case basis. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. If a child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery early on. During treatment, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet primarily consisting of light foods, and to ensure they get plenty of rest to avoid fatigue.