Patient's question:
My little girl is 7 years old. At first, she felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that her cough seemed to be more severe as well. She has also had a slight fever for a while. I would like to ask: How should pediatric tonsillitis with crying and restlessness be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, first, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be given based on the child's symptoms. While taking the medication, some local treatments can also be performed, such as irrigation or direct application of medication, which can enhance the therapeutic effect. In cases of sore throat, pain relievers can be given to the child. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic medication should be used promptly. Physical cooling methods can be applied if the temperature is not above 38.5 degrees Celsius. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar conditions exist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. Parents should also pay attention to keeping the child warm to prevent catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.