Patient's question:
My son is 9 years old. At first, he said he had pain when swallowing, and it was found that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, accompanied by low fever. Please ask: How should I treat my child's sore tonsils?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given, local rinsing or local spraying can also be used, and symptomatic drugs can also be injected into the tonsils. The efficacy of these methods is quite good. In cases of sore throat, pain relievers can also be given to the child. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen based on the temperature. Below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. If it is above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. The above methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis currently. In addition, surgery is also one feasible method, suitable for children who have recurrent episodes. During treatment, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet that is primarily light. Rest should also be emphasized to avoid fatigue.