Patient's question:
My son is 6 years old. At first, he said his throat hurts. Later, we found that his cough is quite severe, and it seems like his low-grade fever hasn't gone away. Could you please advise on how to diagnose and treat pediatric tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. For local treatment, laser therapy or medicinal rinsing is recommended. Pain relievers can also be administered based on the child's condition, especially when the sore throat is severe, to help alleviate the pain. If the child has persistent fever that doesn't subside, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. In addition to these drug treatments, if the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, surgical treatment may also be recommended. During the treatment period, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid further aggravating the symptoms by catching a cold.