Patient's question:
My little girl is 9 years old. At first, she had a slight sore throat, and then she developed mild coughing. She also had a low fever. Could you please advise on how to effectively treat pediatric tonsillitis, which is very painful?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be administered based on the child's symptoms. Local treatments can also be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar medication injection, laser therapy, etc. If the symptoms are primarily sore throat, pain-relieving medication may be considered. If the child has persistent fever that does not subside, oral antipyretics can be taken. In cases of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment may be considered. During the treatment period, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet focusing on light foods. Additionally, sufficient rest should be ensured to avoid fatigue.