Question
My child is a 8-year-old boy. Initially, he said he had a sore throat, and I noticed that his coughing seemed more severe as well. He also had a low-grade fever. How should a child with tonsillitis be treated when they are crying?
Answer
Antibiotic medication is commonly used for the treatment of tonsillitis and can be chosen appropriately. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatment can also be performed, such as tonsil crypt washing or intralesional injection of medication into the tonsil. If the child primarily has symptoms of throat pain, parents can consider giving some pain relievers for relief. If the child continues to have a persistent fever, oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. In addition to these medication treatments, if the child frequently recurs inflammation, parents may consult with a doctor to consider surgical treatment. At the same time, it is also important to arrange for reasonable diet and sleep and activity habits to help the disease recover as soon as possible.