Patient's question:
My little girl is 6 years old. At first, she said she had pain when swallowing, and I noticed she also had mild coughing. Additionally, she had a slight fever and was lacking energy. Could you please advise on how to treat tonsillitis in children, as it can be very painful?Doctor's answer:
To achieve better treatment for tonsillitis, you can choose some anti-inflammatory drugs under the guidance of a doctor. Additionally, local medication sprays or laser treatment can be administered. When necessary, such as when a child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can also be given. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen based on the temperature. Below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. If the medication is not effective and the condition recurs frequently, surgical treatment is recommended. During the treatment period, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid further worsening the symptoms by catching a cold.