Patient's question:
My male child is 3 years old. At first, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and then discovered it was accompanied by mild coughing. Additionally, he had a slight fever and seemed lethargic. Please ask: How should tonsillitis in children be treated when they are crying?Doctor's answer:
Currently, in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotic medications. Sensitive drugs can be selected based on bacterial culture, which has shown good efficacy. If the child's condition is severe, some local treatments can be combined, including tonsillar crypt irrigation and intratonsillar medication. If the symptoms are primarily sore throat, pain-relieving medications can be considered. Children with fever symptoms can take fever-reducing drugs. In severe cases, prompt medical attention should be sought.In addition to these medication-based treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents can consult a doctor and consider surgical treatment under medical supervision. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate rest and consumes more fruits and vegetables.