Patient's question:
Boy, 11 years old, in primary school. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, and then discovered it was accompanied by mild coughing. Additionally, it seems like a low-grade fever hasn't gone away. Question: How can the treatment for tonsillitis be effective if the tonsils are red and swollen?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, they can first take some symptomatic antibiotic medication. Local rinsing or local spraying can also be used, and symptomatic medication can be injected into the tonsils. The efficacy of these treatments is quite good. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, it is recommended that parents consider giving some pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also give them fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already developed, it is recommended to perform a tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest.