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, it seems like his low-grade fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: How should one treat tonsillitis in a crying child?Doctor's answer:
When it comes to treatment, first, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be given based on the child's symptoms. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or tonsillar injections may also be used. In cases of sore throat, pain relievers can be given to the child. 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, while above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medication can be administered.In addition to these medication-based treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents may consider surgery under the guidance of a doctor for treatment. Parents should also pay attention to keeping the child warm to prevent catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.