Patient's question:
My little girl, she's 8 years old. At first, she said her throat hurts, and then we noticed she has a mild cough as well. She also has a slight fever and doesn't seem to have much energy. Could you please tell me how to treat tonsillitis in children effectively when they feel uncomfortable?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. Local irrigation or topical sprays can also be used, and symptomatic drugs can be injected into the tonsils, all of which have good efficacy. When necessary, such as when a child has severe sore throat, pain relievers can also be given. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen based on the temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. In addition to these medication-based treatments, if a child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents can consult a doctor and choose surgery for treatment under medical supervision. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child is well-protected from the cold to prevent symptoms from worsening due to exposure to cold.