Patient's question:
My little girl is 9 years old. At first, she felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed that her cough seemed to be more severe as well. She also had a low fever. Could you please advise on how to treat tonsillitis in infants and young children, as it can be very painful?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotic drugs are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected as needed. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. Pain relievers can be given to children based on their condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, to help alleviate discomfort. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen according to the body temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5°C, oral antipyretics should be administered. If the medication is ineffective and the condition recurs frequently, surgical treatment is recommended. Finally, it is hoped that parents can take this disease seriously, take their children to the doctor for early treatment, and also pay attention to relevant prevention and health care measures.