Patient's question:
My little girl is 9 years old. At first, she said she had pain when swallowing, and I noticed that her cough was quite severe. She has also had a slight fever. Could you please tell me: How can we effectively treat tonsillitis and sore throat in children?Doctor's answer:
Currently in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotics. Sensitive medications can be selected based on bacterial culture results, which have shown good efficacy. While systemic treatment is administered, local therapies can also be chosen to enhance the therapeutic effect. These methods include crypt irrigation, direct injection of medication into the tonsils, etc. When necessary, such as when a child experiences severe sore throat, pain relievers can be administered. If accompanied by low-grade fever, physical cooling methods can be used. If the temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. These are all commonly used treatment methods. However, if a child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is recommended to consider early surgical intervention. During daily life, a light diet should be maintained, and a liquid diet should be prioritized during the treatment period.