Patient's question:
My little girl is 9 years old. At first, she felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Now, she has a high fever that won't go down. Could you please advise on how to treat tonsillitis pain in children?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. For local treatment, laser therapy or medication rinses are recommended. If the child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, pain relievers can be used to alleviate the symptoms. If the child has persistent fever that does not subside, antipyretic drugs can be taken orally. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar symptoms persist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. While treating, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child, enhance nutritional supplementation, and help with early recovery.