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 tonsillitis in children effectively when they are crying and upset?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotic medications. Sensitive drugs 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, antipyretic drugs should be used promptly. For physical cooling, it can be applied if the temperature does not exceed 38.5°C. In cases of multiple acute severe episodes or the presence of complications, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. After the condition improves, it is advised to encourage the child to engage in appropriate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.