Patient's question:
Boys, who are already 5 years old, have just started to feel pain in their throats when drinking water. They noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult. Additionally, they now have high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should the treatment be effective if the child cries and screams due to tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis. They can be selected as needed. Local irrigation or topical sprays can also be used. Symptomatic drugs can be injected into the tonsils, and the efficacy is quite good. If the sore throat is severe, appropriate pain relievers can be given. For those with low-grade fever, physical cooling methods should be used. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. These are all common treatment methods. However, if a child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is recommended to consider surgery as early as possible. During treatment, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet primarily consisting of light foods. Additionally, sufficient rest should be ensured to avoid fatigue.