Patient's question:
My daughter is 8 years old. At first, she said that even drinking water made her throat hurt. She also found that her cough seemed to be more severe, and it looked like her low-grade fever hadn't gone away. Could you please ask: How should tonsillitis pain in young children be treated?Doctor's answer:
Treating pediatric tonsillitis first, parents can give their children anti-inflammatory medications. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt flushing or intratonsillar medication can be combined. If the child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, pain relievers should be chosen to alleviate the symptoms. If the child still has a fever, fever-reducing measures should be taken. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, prompt medical attention is necessary. In cases of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment may be considered. During treatment, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid further exacerbating the symptoms by catching a cold.