Patient's question:
My little girl, she's 8 years old. At first, she had a slight sore throat, and then I noticed her voice was a bit hoarse when she spoke. Now, she has a high fever that won't go down. Could you please tell me: How should tonsillitis with red and swollen tonsils be treated in children?Doctor's answer:
When it comes to treatment, first, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be given based on the child's symptoms. While taking the medication, some local treatments can also be performed, such as irrigation or direct medication, which can enhance the therapeutic effect. If the sore throat is particularly severe, appropriate pain relievers can be administered. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen based on the body temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used; above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medication should be taken. These are all common treatment methods. However, if the child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is recommended to consider surgery as early as possible. During the treatment period, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet primarily consisting of light foods. Additionally, sufficient rest should be ensured to avoid fatigue.