Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 5 years old. At first, he said it hurts when he swallows something, and then we noticed he also has a slight cough. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Could you please advise on how to treat his swollen and inflamed tonsils?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, first, symptomatic anti-inflammatory drugs can be given based on the child's symptoms. While taking the medication, some local treatments can also be performed, such as irrigation or direct application of medication, which can enhance the therapeutic effect. If the sore throat is particularly severe, appropriate analgesics can be given. If the child has persistent fever that does not subside, antipyretic drugs can be administered orally. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar cases occur, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. Finally, it is hoped that parents can take this disease seriously, bring their children to the hospital for early diagnosis and treatment, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures in daily life.