Patient's question:
Female baby, currently 2 years old, just starting out. She says drinking water feels painful in her throat, and she has discovered that her cough is quite severe. Additionally, it seems like her low-grade fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: How should I treat my child's tonsillitis if she is crying and upset?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 according to symptoms. If the child's condition is severe, some local treatments can also be combined, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, tonsillar injections, etc. When necessary, such as when the child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can also be given. If accompanied by low fever, physical cooling methods can be used. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. These are all common treatment methods. However, if the child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is recommended to consider surgery as early as possible. After the condition improves, it is advisable to encourage appropriate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.