Patient's question:
My little girl, who is 3 years old this year, initially said that even drinking water made her throat hurt. She was also found to have a more severe cough. Additionally, she now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should tonsillitis-induced crying in children be treated?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 results, which have shown good efficacy. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If the symptoms are primarily characterized by sore throat, pain-relieving medications can be considered. If the child also has a fever, appropriate antipyretic measures should be taken. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, emergency medical attention is necessary. These are all commonly used treatment methods. However, if the child experiences recurrent episodes of tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider early surgical intervention. After the condition improves, it is advisable to encourage the child to engage in appropriate physical activity to enhance immunity and prevent further recurrence.