Patient's question:
My little girl, she's 4 years old. At first, she said her throat hurts. I noticed that her cough is quite severe, and she also has a slight fever and doesn't seem energetic. Could you please tell me how to treat tonsillitis in children effectively?Doctor's answer:
When treating such diseases, children can be given symptomatic antibiotics. For local treatment, laser therapy or medication rinsing is recommended. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, parents are advised to consider giving pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also use fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar cases occur, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more fruits and vegetables.