Patient's question:
Boy, 8 years old, has started elementary school. At first, he said his throat was sore, and it was noticed that his cough seemed to be more severe as well. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: If the child's tonsils are swollen and very painful, how should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
The treatment of pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotics based on bacterial culture, or local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication. When necessary, such as when a child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can also be administered. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be used promptly. For temperatures not exceeding 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be applied. In cases of multiple acute severe episodes or complications, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During the treatment period, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet focusing on light foods, and to ensure sufficient rest to avoid fatigue.