Patient's question:
My little girl is 6 years old. At first, she said that even drinking water made her throat hurt. She was also found to have severe coughing. Additionally, it seems like her low-grade fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: How should tonsillitis in infants and young children be treated for the best effect?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, first, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be given based on the child's symptoms. While undergoing systemic treatment, local treatment can also be chosen to enhance efficacy. Methods include crypt irrigation, direct injection of medication into the tonsils, etc. If the child primarily exhibits symptoms of sore throat, it is recommended that parents consider administering pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. If the child has a persistent fever, parents can also use fever-reducing medication or immediately take the child to the hospital. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is advisable to consider surgery at an early stage. After the condition improves, it is recommended to encourage the child to engage in appropriate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.