Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 4 years old, just started, feels sore throat even when drinking water, found that cough seems to be more severe as well. Additionally, she has high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How should tonsillitis pain in children be diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotic medications. The choice of medication can be based on bacterial culture results, which have shown good efficacy. While taking medication, local treatments such as rinsing or direct application of medication can also be performed to enhance the therapeutic effect. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, it is recommended that parents consider administering pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the body temperature. For temperatures below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while oral antipyretics can be administered for temperatures above 38.5°C. In addition to these medication-based treatment methods, if the child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents may consult a doctor to consider surgical treatment under medical supervision. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet primarily consisting of light foods. Additionally, sufficient rest should be maintained to avoid fatigue.