Patient's question:
My daughter, who is 8 years old, initially had a slightly sore throat. She then noticed that her cough was quite severe, and she had been running a low fever. Could you please advise on how to treat severe tonsillitis in children?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotic medications. Sensitive drugs can be selected based on bacterial culture, which has shown good efficacy. Local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection can also be used. When necessary, such as when a child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can be administered. Persistent fever in children warrants the timely use of antipyretics. If the temperature is below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be applied. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar conditions persist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During treatment, it is essential to ensure the child stays warm and avoid exacerbating symptoms by catching a cold.