Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 8 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, and then I noticed he had severe coughing. Additionally, he has had a low-grade fever. Could you please advise on how to diagnose and treat tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, first, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given based on the child's symptoms. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. For children with prominent sore throat symptoms, analgesic medications can be used. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used; if the temperature is above 38.5°C, oral antipyretics can be administered. In addition to these medication-based treatment methods, if the child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents can choose surgery for treatment under the guidance of a doctor. During daily life, a light diet should be maintained, and during the treatment period, a liquid diet is recommended.