Patient's question:
My little girl is 7 years old. At first, she had a slight sore throat, and then she started coughing quite severely, accompanied by a low fever. Please ask: How can we effectively treat tonsillitis in infants and young children when they feel uncomfortable?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose them based on symptoms, or opt for local irrigation or topical sprays. Medications can also be injected into the tonsils for targeted treatment, all of which have good efficacy. If the child's main symptom is sore throat, it is recommended that parents consider giving pain relievers to alleviate the discomfort. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen based on the temperature. For temperatures below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used; for temperatures above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medications can be administered. If the medication is not effective and the condition recurs frequently, surgical treatment is recommended. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child is well-kept warm to prevent further worsening of symptoms due to cold exposure.