Patient's question:
Boy, 9 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he felt a slight pain in his throat, noticed it, accompanied by mild coughing, and also had a slight fever and no energy. Please ask: How should a child with painful tonsillitis be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. For sore throat, pain relievers can also be used for the child. If the child still has a slight fever, fever-reducing measures should be taken accordingly. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly. For cases with recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment can be considered. During treatment, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid further aggravating the symptoms by catching a cold.