Patient's question:
Boy, 12 years old, in primary school. At first, he said it hurts when he swallows, and it was noticed that his cough is quite severe. Also, it seems like his low-grade fever hasn't gone away. Question: If the child's tonsillitis is very painful, how should it be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, first, they can take some symptomatic antibiotic medication. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar medication injection, laser therapy, etc. If the symptoms are primarily characterized by sore throat, pain-relieving medication can be considered. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be used promptly. For fever below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be applied. If your child frequently experiences this condition, surgical treatment can be considered after the condition is controlled to prevent recurrence. Pay attention to a light diet during daily life, and focus on a liquid diet during treatment.