Patient's question:
My son is 3 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, and I noticed that his cough seemed to be more severe as well. Now, he has a high fever that won't go down. I'm asking: If a child has very painful tonsillitis, what treatment works best?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, they can first take some symptomatic antibiotic medication. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments can also be used, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, tonsillar injections, etc. If the child has a sore throat, appropriate pain relievers can be given. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be used promptly. Physical cooling methods can be applied if the temperature is not above 38.5 degrees Celsius.In addition to these drug treatments, if the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, surgical treatment is also recommended. During the treatment period, it is important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest.