Patient's question:
My little girl, she's 3 years old. At first, she said it hurt when she swallowed something. Then, we noticed she had severe coughing, and it seemed like her low-grade fever never went away. Could you please tell me how to treat a child's tonsillitis when they are crying and upset?Doctor's answer:
To achieve better treatment for tonsillitis, you can choose some anti-inflammatory medications under the guidance of a doctor, and you can also combine some local treatment methods, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or tonsillar injections, which are all effective. When necessary, such as when a child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can also be given. If there is a fever, the method of cooling down should be chosen based on the temperature: physical cooling is suitable for temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, while oral fever-reducing medication can be used for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. In addition to these medication treatments, if a child frequently experiences tonsillitis, surgical treatment is also recommended. During the treatment period, it is important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.