Patient's question:
My little girl is 8 years old. At first, she said she had pain when swallowing, and I noticed that her cough was quite severe. At the same time, it seemed like her low fever never went away. Could you please tell me: How should I treat tonsillitis in children if it's very painful?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. When necessary, such as when the child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can also be given. If the child has persistent fever that does not subside, antipyretic drugs can be taken orally. In cases of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment may be considered. During the treatment period, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid further exacerbation of symptoms due to cold exposure.