Patient's question:
My little girl is 7 years old. At first, she said that even drinking water with her throat felt painful. She also had severe coughing, and now she has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How can we treat her tonsillitis if it is very painful?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 taking the medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as flushing or applying medication directly, which can enhance the therapeutic effect. When necessary, such as when the child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can also be given. If there is a fever, the method of cooling 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. If there are recurrent inflammation cases, surgical treatment can be considered. During the treatment period, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet primarily consisting of light foods. Additionally, it is necessary to ensure the child gets plenty of rest and avoids fatigue.