Patient's question:
My son is 3 years old. At first, he said that even drinking water with his throat felt painful. I noticed that his cough also seemed quite severe. Additionally, it seems like his low-grade fever hasn't gone away. I would like to ask: How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated for the best effect?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as appropriate. Local medications can also be used, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar injections. 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 still has a fever, it is advisable to consider fever reduction. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly. For cases with multiple acute severe episodes or existing complications, tonsillectomy is recommended two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During treatment, it is important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest.