Patient's question:
Female baby, currently 2 years old, just starting out. When speaking, she feels a sore throat, and notices that her cough seems to be more severe as well. It seems like her low-grade fever hasn't gone away either. Please ask: If the child's tonsils are inflamed and very painful, how should it be treated for the best effect?Doctor's answer:
In terms of treatment, it is generally recommended to follow the doctor's advice and give the child some anti-inflammatory medication. Local treatments can also be used, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or medication injection into the tonsils. Pain relievers can be given based on the child's condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, to help alleviate the discomfort. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic medication should be used promptly. For temperatures not exceeding 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be applied. In addition to these drug treatments, if the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, surgical treatment may also be recommended. During treatment, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child and enhance nutritional supplementation to help with early recovery.