Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 9 years old. At first, he had a slightly sore throat, and then I noticed he was coughing quite severely. Also, it seems like his low-grade fever hasn't gone away. I'm asking: If my child has tonsillitis and it's very painful, how should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics can be given to the child, which is quite effective. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments can also be combined, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, tonsillar injections, etc. If the symptoms are primarily sore throat, pain-relieving medications can be considered. If accompanied by low fever, physical cooling methods can be used. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. In addition to these drug treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents can choose surgery for treatment under a doctor's guidance. At the same time, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and sleep routine for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.