Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 8 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, and he noticed that his cough was quite severe. Additionally, it seems like his low-grade fever hasn't gone away. I would like to ask: If my child is suffering from tonsillitis and feels uncomfortable, how should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given based on the child's symptoms. Local treatments can also be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. For sore throat, pain relievers can be given to the child. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretics should be used promptly. Physical cooling methods can be applied if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius. These are all commonly used treatment methods. However, if the child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is recommended to consider surgery as early as possible. After the condition improves, it is advisable to encourage the child to engage in appropriate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.