Patient's question:
Boy, 9 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he said he had a sore throat. Upon observation, he has severe coughing, and he also has a slight fever and lacks energy. Please ask: How should a child with tonsillitis and discomfort be treated?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, they can first take symptomatic antibiotic medication. Local treatments can also be used, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication. If the symptoms are primarily sore throat, pain-relieving medication can be considered. Additionally, if there is a fever, some fever-reducing drugs can be taken. For high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible.Besides these medication-based treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents can consult a doctor and consider surgery for treatment under medical supervision. During the treatment period, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid catching a cold, which could worsen the symptoms.