Patient's question:
My little girl is 9 years old. At first, she had a slightly sore throat. Then, she started coughing more severely, and she also had a slight fever and felt lethargic. Could you please advise on how to effectively treat pediatric tonsillitis?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for the clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose them based on symptoms. While undergoing systemic treatment, local treatment can also be selected to enhance efficacy. Methods include crypt irrigation, direct injection of medication into the tonsils, etc. If the symptoms are primarily sore throat, pain-relieving medication can be considered. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the body temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5°C, oral antipyretics should be administered. If there are recurrent inflammation cases, surgical treatment can be considered. After the condition improves, it is recommended to encourage appropriate exercise for the child to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.