Patient's question:
Boy, 8 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he said his throat hurts. Upon observation, it is accompanied by mild coughing, and he has had a slight fever all along. Question: How can we effectively treat a child's tonsillitis when they are crying?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as needed. Local medication can also be used, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar injection of drugs. When necessary, such as when a child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can be given. If accompanied by low fever, physical cooling methods can be used. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. For cases with recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment can be considered. During treatment, a light diet should be maintained, and a liquid diet is recommended during the course of treatment.