Patient's question:
Boy, 12 years old, in primary school. At first, he said he had pain when swallowing, and it was noticed that his cough seemed to be more severe as well. He also had a slight fever and was lacking energy. Please ask: How should the treatment be if the child has tonsillitis and is crying?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, first, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given based on the child's symptoms. Local treatment methods can also be combined, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or tonsillar injections, which are all effective. If the symptoms are primarily sore throat, pain-relieving medication can be considered. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be used promptly. For temperatures below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be applied. In addition to these drug and treatment methods, if the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, surgical treatment is also recommended. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child stays warm and avoid further worsening the symptoms by catching a cold.