Patient's question:
My son is 8 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and then discovered that his cough was quite severe. Additionally, he had a low fever. Please ask: How should we treat his tonsillitis if it is inflamed and painful?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs can be appropriately administered, or local treatments can be used, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication. If the child's sore throat is severe, pain relievers can be given based on the situation. If the child has persistent fever that does not subside, fever-reducing medications can be taken orally. These are all common treatment methods. However, if the child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is recommended to consider surgery as early as possible. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.