Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 3 years old. At first, he said his throat hurts. I noticed that his cough is quite severe, and he has had a slight fever all along. Could you please advise on how to treat croup (tonsillitis) in children when they are crying?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. Local treatment methods can also be combined, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication, which are all good options. If the child's sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, it is recommended to use analgesics to relieve the symptoms. If the child still has a slight fever, fever reduction should be considered. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly. The above are common treatment methods. However, if the child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is advisable to consider early surgery. Parents should also pay attention to keeping the child warm to prevent catching a cold and triggering recurrent tonsillitis.