Patient's question:
My son is 7 years old. At first, he said it hurts when he swallows things. I noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult, and he also has a low fever. Please ask: If a child has very painful tonsillitis, how should it be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs can be given, or local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication can be used. If the symptoms are primarily sore throat, pain-relieving medications can be considered. If the child has persistent fever that does not subside, oral fever-reducing drugs can be administered. In addition to these drug treatments, if the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, surgical treatment is also recommended. After the condition improves, it is advisable to encourage the child to engage in appropriate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.