Patient's question:
My little girl, she's 6 years old. At first, her throat felt a bit sore, and then I noticed her cough seems quite severe as well. Additionally, it seems like her low-grade fever hasn't gone away. I'm asking: If her tonsils are inflamed and swollen, how should she be treated?Doctor's answer:
When treating such diseases, children can be given symptomatic antibiotic medications, or local rinsing or topical sprays can be applied. Medications can also be injected into the tonsils for symptomatic treatment, all of which have good efficacy. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, it is recommended that parents consider giving pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be used promptly. Physical cooling methods can be employed if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius. In cases of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment can be considered. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure adequate rest.