Patient's question:
My little girl is 8 years old. At first, she felt a sore throat when speaking, and noticed that her cough seemed to be quite severe as well. Additionally, it appeared that her low-grade fever hadn't gone away. I would like to ask: How can we effectively treat her tonsillitis, which is very painful?Doctor's answer:
In terms of treatment, it is generally recommended to follow the doctor's advice and give the child some anti-inflammatory medication. It can also be combined with some local treatment methods, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or tonsillar medication injections, which are all good options. If the child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, it is advisable to use some analgesics to relieve the symptoms. If accompanied by low fever, physical cooling methods can be used. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery as early as possible. While undergoing treatment, it is also important to ensure the child has a light diet and adequate nutritional supplementation to help them recover sooner.