Patient's question:
My son is 3 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed some difficulty swallowing. Additionally, he had a slight fever and seemed lethargic. Please advise: How should we treat his severe tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. If the child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, it is recommended to use some analgesics to relieve the symptoms. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen based on the body temperature. Below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. If it is above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. In addition to these drug treatment methods, if the child frequently experiences inflammation, parents can also choose surgery for treatment under the guidance of a doctor. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and eats more vegetables and fruits.