Patient's question:
My little girl is 5 years old. At first, she said it hurts when she swallows things, and we noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult. Additionally, she has a slight fever and doesn't seem very energetic. Could you please advise on how to treat pediatric tonsillitis effectively?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as appropriate. While systemic treatment is administered, local treatment can also be chosen to enhance efficacy, including crypt irrigation and direct injection of drugs into the tonsils. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, it is recommended that parents consider giving pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be used promptly. Physical cooling methods can be applied if the temperature is not above 38.5°C. If the drug treatment is ineffective and the condition recurs frequently, surgical intervention is recommended. During treatment, it is important to provide the child with a light diet and ensure adequate nutritional support to help them recover as soon as possible.