Patient's question:
Boy, 10 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that his cough seemed to be getting worse as well. Additionally, it seems like his low-grade fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: How can a child with very painful tonsillitis be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given, local rinsing or local spraying can also be used, and symptomatic drugs can also be injected into the tonsils. The efficacy is quite good. If the child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, it is recommended to use some analgesics to relieve the symptoms. Additionally, if there is a fever, some fever-reducing drugs can also be taken. For high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. The above methods are currently commonly used for treating tonsillitis. In addition, surgery is also a feasible method, suitable for children who have recurrent episodes. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children warm to avoid catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.