Patient's question:
My little girl, she is 7 years old. At first, she had a slight sore throat, and then I noticed her voice was a bit hoarse when she spoke. Additionally, she now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should I treat her tonsillitis with red and swollen tonsils?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. If the child's condition is severe, some local treatments can also be combined, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, tonsillar injections, etc. For children with prominent sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medications can be used. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the temperature. Below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. If the temperature is above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing drugs can be taken. In addition to these medication-based treatment methods, if the child frequently experiences inflammation, parents can also choose surgery for treatment under a doctor's guidance. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and eats more vegetables and fruits.