Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 7 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, and then we noticed that his cough was quite severe, and he had been running a low fever. Could you please advise on how to effectively treat tonsillitis with red and swollen tonsils?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, first, they can use some symptomatic antibiotic medication. They can also combine some local treatment methods, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation, tonsillar injections, etc., which are all good options. If the child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, it is recommended to use some analgesics to relieve the symptoms. If there is a fever, the method of cooling down should be chosen based on the body temperature. Below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. If it is above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. If there is a condition of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment can be considered. Pay attention to a light diet, and during the treatment period, a liquid diet should be the main focus.