Patient's question:
My little girl, she is 9 years old. At first, she said her throat hurts. Then, we noticed her cough seems quite severe as well. Additionally, it seems like her low-grade fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: If a child's tonsillitis is very painful, how should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs can be given, or local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication can be used. When necessary, such as when a child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can also be administered. If accompanied by low fever, physical cooling methods can be used. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already developed, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. After the condition improves, it is advisable to encourage appropriate exercise for the child to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence.