Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 7 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that his cough seemed to be more severe as well. Additionally, he had a slight fever and was lacking energy. Please advise: How should I treat my child's inflamed and swollen tonsils?Doctor's answer:
In terms of treatment, it is generally recommended to follow the doctor's advice and give the child some anti-inflammatory medication. While undergoing systemic treatment, local treatment can also be chosen to enhance the efficacy. Methods include crypt irrigation, direct injection of medication into the tonsils, etc. If the child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, it is advisable to use some analgesics to relieve the symptoms. Some children may also have a fever at the same time. In this case, oral fever-reducing medication can be given to the child. If it cannot be relieved, it is essential to seek medical attention. In addition to the above drug treatments, if the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, surgical treatment may also be recommended. Finally, it is hoped that parents can take this disease seriously, take the child to the hospital for early diagnosis and treatment, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.