Patient's question:
My daughter, who is 8 years old, initially had a slight sore throat. She noticed that her cough was quite severe, and she has also been running a low-grade fever. Could you please advise on how to treat children's tonsillitis effectively, as it is very painful?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotic medications. Susceptible drugs can be selected based on bacterial culture results, which are quite effective. Local treatments are also possible, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication injections. When necessary, such as when a child's sore throat is particularly severe, pain relievers can be administered. Persistent fever in children warrants timely use of fever-reducing medications. 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 may be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During treatment, it is essential to ensure the child stays warm and avoid further symptom exacerbation due to cold exposure.