Patient's question:
Boy, 11 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he felt pain in his throat even when drinking water. He noticed that his cough was quite severe and he had been slightly feverish all along. Please ask: How should a child with tonsillitis and crying be treated.Doctor's answer:
If a child has tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs can be given. Additionally, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, and laser therapy can be performed. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, it is recommended that parents can administer analgesics to alleviate the pain. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the temperature. For temperatures below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used. For temperatures above 38.5°C, oral antipyretics can be taken. In cases of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment can be considered. During treatment, it is also important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure adequate rest.