Patient's question:
My son is 7 years old. At first, he said it hurt when he swallowed something, and it was discovered that his cough was also quite severe. Additionally, he had been running a low fever. Please advise: How should a child with tonsillitis and crying be treated?Doctor's answer:
First, for treating pediatric tonsillitis, parents can give their child some anti-inflammatory medication. They can also combine it with some local treatment methods, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or tonsillar injections, which are all quite effective. If the child has severe sore throat, it is recommended to give pain relievers based on the situation. If the child has persistent fever, timely use of fever-reducing medication is advised. For temperatures below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used. In addition to these medication-based treatments, if the child frequently experiences inflammation, parents can consult a doctor and consider surgery for treatment under medical supervision. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.