Patient's question:
Boy, 12 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he felt pain in his throat even when drinking water. He noticed that his cough was quite severe, and it seemed like his low-grade fever never subsided. Please ask: How should one treat tonsillitis with crying and fussing in children?Doctor's answer:
When treating such diseases, children can be given some symptomatic antibiotic medications. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsil 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. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral antipyretics can be given. If the symptoms do not improve, medical attention must be sought. For children who experience multiple acute severe episodes or have already developed complications, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. At the same time, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and sleep schedule for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.