Patient's question:
My little girl, she is 8 years old. At first, she felt a sore throat when speaking, and then discovered that her cough seemed to be quite severe as well. Additionally, she has been slightly feverish for a while. I would like to ask: How should I treat tonsillitis in children when it causes discomfort?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs can be appropriately administered. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection can also be performed. If the sore throat is severe, appropriate analgesics can be given. If the child still has a fever, fever reduction should be considered. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, immediate medical attention is necessary. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery early. Parents should also pay attention to keeping the child warm to prevent catching a cold and triggering recurrent tonsillitis.