Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 2 years old. At first, he felt pain in his throat even when drinking water, and he also had mild coughing. Additionally, it seems like his low-grade fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: How should tonsillitis pain in young children be treated?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 local rinsing or topical sprays can be used. Medications can also be injected into the tonsils for targeted treatment, all of which have good efficacy. Pain relievers can be given to children based on their condition, especially when throat pain is severe, to help alleviate discomfort. If accompanied by low fever, physical cooling methods can be used. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. If a child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery at an early stage. During treatment, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet primarily consisting of light foods, and to ensure sufficient rest to avoid fatigue.