Patient's question:
My son is 8 years old. At first, he said he had pain when swallowing, and it was found that he also had mild coughing. Moreover, he now has high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should tonsillitis pain in children be treated?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. For local treatment, laser therapy or medication rinsing is recommended. If the symptoms are primarily sore throat, pain-relieving medication can be considered. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used; if the temperature is above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medication should be administered. If the medication is ineffective and the condition recurs frequently, surgical treatment is recommended. During daily life, a light diet should be maintained, and during treatment, a liquid diet is preferred.