Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 5 years old. At first, she had a slightly sore throat. She noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and it seemed like her low-grade fever never went away. Please ask: How should the treatment be for tonsillitis-induced crying in children?Doctor's answer:
The treatment of pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotics based on bacterial culture. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection can also be performed. For children with significant sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medications can be used. If fever is present, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the body temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be applied, while above 38.5°C, oral antipyretics can be administered. In cases of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment may be considered. During the treatment period, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, focusing on a light diet, and ensuring sufficient rest to avoid fatigue.