Patient's question:
My little girl, she's 2 years old. At first, she had a slightly sore throat, and then I noticed she also had a mild cough. Additionally, she's been running a low fever. Could you please advise on how to treat tonsillitis and sore throat in young children?Doctor's answer:
If a child gets tonsillitis, first, they can take some symptomatic antibiotic medication. Local rinsing or local spraying can also be used. Symptomatic drugs can also be injected into the tonsils, and the effectiveness is quite good. If the sore throat is relatively severe, appropriate pain relievers can be given. If the child still has a slight fever, it should be treated accordingly. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly. For multiple acute severe cases or those with complications, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During treatment, it is also important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.