Patient's question:
Boy, 8 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he said it hurts when he swallows, and noticed mild coughing. Additionally, he has a low fever. Question: How should the child be diagnosed and treated if he is suffering from tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs can be given appropriately. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication can also be used. If the child has a sore throat, pain-relieving medication can be given as needed. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also use fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. If the medication is not effective and the condition recurs frequently, surgical treatment is recommended. While being treated, it is also important to provide the child with a light diet and enhance nutritional supplementation to help them recover as soon as possible.