Patient's question:
My son is 8 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, he has had a low-grade fever for a while. Please advise: How should we treat his severe tonsillitis effectively?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, they can first take some symptomatic antibiotic medication. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or medication injection into the tonsils. If the child's sore throat is severe, it is recommended to give them pain relievers based on the situation. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also give them fever-reducing medication or take them to the hospital immediately.In addition to these medication methods, if the child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents can consult a doctor to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest.