Patient's question:
My little girl is 8 years old. At first, she said that even drinking water with her throat felt painful. She noticed that her cough was quite severe, and she also had a slight fever and was lacking energy. Please ask: If a child's tonsils are swollen and very painful, what treatment should be used for the best effect?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 based on symptoms. While taking medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as rinsing or direct application of medication, which can enhance the therapeutic effect. When necessary, such as when a child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can be given. If a child has persistent fever, parents can administer fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. In addition to these drug treatments, if a child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents may consider surgical treatment under the guidance of a doctor. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children warm to prevent colds that could trigger recurrent tonsillitis.