Patient's question:
My little girl is 6 years old. At first, she said that even drinking water with her throat felt painful. Then, she developed severe coughing. Additionally, it seems like her low-grade fever hasn't gone away. I'm asking: How should tonsillitis pain in infants and young children be treated for the best effect?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, first, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be given based on the child's symptoms. While undergoing systemic treatment, local treatment can also be chosen to enhance efficacy. Methods include crypt irrigation, direct injection of medication into the tonsils, etc. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, it is recommended that parents consider giving pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. If the child has been feverish for an extended period, parents can also administer fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is advisable to consider surgery at an early stage. After the condition improves, it is recommended to encourage appropriate exercise for the child to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.