Patient's question:
Boy, he is already 9 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat. He found that his cough seemed to be more severe as well. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should pharyngitis and tonsillitis in children be treated.Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, first, they can take symptomatic antibiotic medication. Local flushing or local spraying can also be used, and symptomatic medication can be injected into the tonsils. The effectiveness of these methods is quite good. Pain relievers can also be given based on the child's condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, as they can help alleviate the suffering. If there is a fever, the method of cooling down should be chosen according to the body temperature. Below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used, and if it's above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. If your child frequently experiences this condition, after the illness is under control, surgical treatment can be considered to prevent recurrence. During the treatment period, it's important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet primarily consisting of light foods, and to ensure they get plenty of rest to avoid fatigue.