Patient's question:
Boy, 9 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and had been running a low fever. Question: How should we treat a child's tonsillitis when they are crying?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, they can first take some symptomatic antibiotic medication. While taking the medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as rinsing or applying medication directly, which can enhance the therapeutic effect. If the sore throat is severe, appropriate pain relievers can be given. If there is a fever, the method of reducing body temperature should be chosen based on the 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 administered. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar symptoms persist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children warm to prevent them from catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.