Patient's question:
Baby girl, only 2 months old. At first, she felt pain in her throat even when drinking water. She noticed that her cough was quite severe, and it seemed like her low-grade fever never went away. Please ask: How should pediatric tonsillitis pain be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
The treatment of pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotic medications based on bacterial culture, local rinsing, or local spraying. Symptomatic drugs can also be injected into the tonsils, all of which have good efficacy. If the child has severe throat pain, appropriate analgesics can be given. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen based on the temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medication is recommended. These methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis currently. Additionally, surgery is also a viable option, particularly for children with recurrent episodes. During treatment, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, focusing on a light diet, and ensuring sufficient rest to avoid fatigue.