Patient's question:
My little girl, she's 4 years old. At first, she said her throat hurts. I noticed that she also has a mild cough, and she's been a bit feverish. Could you please advise on how to treat tonsillitis effectively for young children who feel uncomfortable?Doctor's answer:
The treatment of pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotics based on bacterial culture. If the child's condition is severe, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication may also be used. Pain relievers can be given to the child, especially when the throat pain is intense, to alleviate discomfort. If the child has persistent fever that does not subside, antipyretic drugs can be administered orally. For cases with multiple acute episodes or existing complications, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. At the same time, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and sleep schedule for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.