Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 1 year old. At first, when he started talking, he felt a sore throat. I noticed that his cough was quite severe, and he had a slight fever. Please ask: How can I treat my child's tonsillitis effectively when he cries?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose them based on symptoms, or opt for local irrigation or topical sprays. Medications can also be injected into the tonsils for targeted treatment, all of which have good efficacy. For children with severe sore throat symptoms, pain-relieving medications can be used. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used; if the temperature is above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medication is recommended. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar symptoms persist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During treatment, it is also important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest.