Patient's question:
My little girl, who is 9 years old this year, initially said she had a sore throat. She noticed that her voice was a bit hoarse when she spoke, and she had been feeling a bit feverish. Could you please advise on how to effectively treat tonsillitis in young children, as it can be very painful?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, medication with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. Local treatment methods can also be combined, such as tonsillar crypt flushing or intratonsillar medication, which are all good options. If the child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, it is recommended to use analgesics to relieve the symptoms. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be selected based on the temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5°C, oral antipyretics can be taken. The above are common treatment methods. However, if the child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is recommended to consider surgery as soon as possible. After the condition improves, it is advisable to encourage the child to engage in appropriate exercise to boost their immunity and prevent recurrence.