Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 5 years old. At first, he said his throat hurt even when drinking water, and it was discovered that his cough seemed to be quite severe as well. Additionally, it appeared that his low-grade fever hadn't gone away. Please ask: How should I treat my child's tonsillitis for relief?Doctor's answer:
Treatment for pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotics based on bacterial culture. Local treatments can also be administered, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If a child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, pain relievers are recommended to alleviate discomfort. For those with low-grade fever, physical cooling methods can be used. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. These are relatively common treatment methods. However, if a child's tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is advisable to consider early surgical intervention. During treatment, it is important to ensure the child stays warm and avoid further aggravating symptoms by catching a cold.