Patient's question:
My little girl is 7 years old. At first, she said that even drinking water with her throat felt painful. I noticed that her cough was quite severe, and now she has a high fever that won't go down. I would like to ask: How can I treat pediatric tonsillitis effectively when the child is crying and agitated?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are primarily used. Sensitive medications can be selected based on bacterial culture, which has shown good efficacy. While systemic treatment is administered, local therapies can also be chosen to enhance the therapeutic effect. Methods include crypt irrigation, direct injection of medication into the tonsils, etc. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, it is recommended that parents consider administering pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretics should be used promptly. For those with multiple acute severe episodes or existing complications, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. After the condition improves, it is advisable to encourage appropriate exercise for the child to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.