Patient's question:
My little girl is 8 years old. At first, she said that even drinking water with her throat felt painful. She also had mild coughing and had been slightly feverish. Could you please advise on how to diagnose and treat tonsillitis pain in young children?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. While undergoing systemic treatment, local treatment can also be selected to enhance efficacy, including methods such as crypt irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. If the sore throat is severe, appropriate pain relievers can be given. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also administer fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. These are all commonly used treatment methods. However, if the child experiences recurrent tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery as early as possible. After the condition improves, it is advisable to encourage the child to engage in appropriate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.