Patient's question:
My son is 6 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, and I noticed it accompanied by mild coughing. Also, it seems like his low-grade fever hasn't gone away. I'm asking: How should I treat his inflamed and swollen tonsils for the best effect?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, first, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given based on the child's symptoms. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. Pain relievers can also be given based on the child's condition, especially when the sore throat is severe, to help alleviate the pain. If the child has persistent fever that doesn't subside, some fever-reducing medications can be taken orally. In addition to these drug treatments, if the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, surgical treatment is also recommended. During the treatment period, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid catching a cold to worsen the symptoms.