Patient's question:
My male baby is 2 years old. At first, he said it hurts when he swallows something. It was found that his cough is quite severe. Additionally, he now has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should pediatric tonsillitis with crying and restlessness be treated 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. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection can also be performed. If a child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, pain relievers are recommended to alleviate the discomfort. For those with low-grade fever, physical cooling methods should be used. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. If your child frequently experiences this condition, surgical treatment can be considered after the condition is under control to prevent recurrence. During treatment, it is also important to provide the child with a light diet and enhance nutritional supplementation to aid in early recovery.