Patient's question:
My little girl, she's 3 years old. At first, she said it hurts when she swallows things, and then I noticed her coughing is also quite severe. Additionally, she has a slight fever and doesn't seem very energetic. I'm asking: How can we effectively treat tonsillitis in young children?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 is quite good. In case of sore throat, pain relievers can be given to the child. If accompanied by low fever, physical cooling can be applied. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. If the drug efficacy is poor and it recurs frequently, surgical treatment is recommended. During treatment, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet primarily consisting of light foods, and to ensure adequate rest to avoid fatigue.