Patient's question:
My little girl, who is 3 years old, initially said that she felt pain when swallowing things. She also experienced mild coughing and had low-grade fever. Could you please advise on how to treat pharyngitis effectively in children?Doctor's answer:
Treatment for pediatric tonsillitis can select sensitive antibiotics based on bacterial culture. While systemic treatment is administered, local therapies can also be chosen to enhance efficacy, including crypt irrigation, direct injection of drugs into the tonsils, etc. If the child primarily presents with symptoms of sore throat, it is recommended that parents may consider administering analgesics to alleviate the pain. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the body temperature. For temperatures below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while oral antipyretics can be administered for temperatures above 38.5°C. If the child experiences multiple acute severe episodes or has already developed complications, it is recommended to perform a tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During the treatment period, it is crucial to ensure the child is well-protected against the cold to prevent the worsening of symptoms.