Patient's question:
Boy, 7 years old, has started primary school. At first, he felt a slight pain in his throat, noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and also had a low fever. Question: How to treat severe pediatric tonsillitis.Doctor's answer:
For treatment, first, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be given based on the child's symptoms. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or tonsillar injections may also be used. Pain relievers can also be given based on the child's condition, especially when the sore throat is severe, to help alleviate the pain. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. If your child frequently experiences this condition, surgical treatment can be considered after the condition is controlled to prevent recurrence. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure adequate rest.