Patient's question:
Boy, 9 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, and then discovered it was accompanied by mild coughing. Now, he has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should a child with tonsillitis and crying be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
To achieve better treatment for tonsillitis, you can choose some anti-inflammatory medications under the guidance of a doctor, and you can also combine some local treatment methods, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or tonsillar injections, which are all quite effective. When necessary, such as when a child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can also be given. If there is a fever, the method of cooling down should be chosen based on the temperature: physical cooling is suitable for temperatures below 38.5°C, while oral fever-reducing medication can be used for temperatures above 38.5°C. In addition to these medication treatments, if a child frequently experiences tonsillitis, surgical treatment is also recommended. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.