Patient's question:
My son is 8 years old. At first, he said he had pain when swallowing, and I noticed he had mild coughing. Now, he has high fever that won't go down. Could you please advise on how to diagnose and treat pediatric tonsillitis with red and swollen tonsils?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, first, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be given based on the child's symptoms. It can also be combined with local treatment methods, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or tonsillar injections, which are all effective. When necessary, such as when the child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can also be administered. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretics should be used promptly. Physical cooling methods can be applied if the temperature is below 38.5°C. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery at an early stage. After the condition improves, it is advisable to encourage the child to engage in appropriate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.