Patient's question:
Boy, 13 years old, in primary school. At first, he said he had pain when swallowing, and it was noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when speaking. Additionally, he had been slightly feverish for a while. Question: How can we effectively treat crying and fussing in young children with tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. Local treatment methods can also be combined, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication, which are all good options. If the child's sore throat is particularly severe, it is recommended to provide pain relievers based on the situation. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral fever-reducing medication can be given. If symptoms do not improve, medical attention must be sought. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already developed, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. While undergoing treatment, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child and enhance nutritional supplementation to help them recover as soon as possible.