Patient's question:
Boy, he is already 8 years old. At first, he said that swallowing things hurts. Upon noticing, his cough seems to be more severe as well, and he also has a low fever. Please ask: How can the treatment for tonsillitis be most effective for the child?Doctor's answer:
When it comes to treatment, first, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be given based on the child's symptoms. While undergoing systemic treatment, local treatment can also be chosen to enhance the efficacy. Methods include crypt irrigation, direct injection of medication into the tonsils, etc. When necessary, such as when the child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can also be administered. If there is a fever, the method of cooling down should be selected based on the body temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. If there are recurrent inflammation cases, surgical treatment can be considered. During the treatment period, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet primarily consisting of light foods. Additionally, it is necessary to ensure the child gets plenty of rest and avoids fatigue.