Patient's question:
My daughter is 8 years old. At first, she felt a sore throat when speaking, and then discovered that her cough seemed to be getting worse as well. Currently, she has a high fever that won't go down. I would like to ask: How should I treat her tonsillitis, which is swollen and red?Doctor's answer:
When it comes to treatment, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be administered based on the child's symptoms. For local treatment, laser therapy or medication rinsing is recommended. If necessary, such as when the child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can also be given. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be used promptly. Physical cooling methods can be applied if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius. In addition to these drug treatments, if the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, surgical treatment may also be recommended. At the same time, it is important to arrange a reasonable diet and sleep schedule for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.