Patient's question:
My little girl is 7 years old. At first, she felt a sore throat when speaking, and noticed it accompanied by mild coughing. Also, it seems like a low fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: How can tonsillitis in young children be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
It is recommended that parents consult a doctor to choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications for their children, which can effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication injection. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, parents may consider administering pain relievers to provide relief. 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 for temperatures above 38.5°C, oral antipyretics can be taken. In cases of multiple acute severe episodes or existing complications, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children warm to prevent them from catching a cold and triggering recurrent tonsillitis.