Patient's question:
My little girl is 4 years old. At first, she had a slightly sore throat, and she noticed that her cough was quite severe. Additionally, she has had a slight fever for a while. I would like to ask: How can we effectively treat a child's tonsillitis when they are crying?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotics. Sensitive medications can be selected based on bacterial culture, which has shown good efficacy. Local irrigation or topical sprays can also be used, and symptomatic drugs can be injected into the tonsils, all of which have proven effective. If the child has severe throat pain, appropriate analgesics can be administered. If the child has persistent fever that does not subside, antipyretic drugs can be taken orally.In addition to these drug treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent tonsillitis, surgical treatment is also recommended. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet focused on light and easily digestible foods. Rest should also be emphasized to avoid fatigue.