Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 8 years old. At first, she said she had pain when swallowing things. It was found that her cough was quite severe. Additionally, it seems like her low-grade fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: How should one treat a child's sore throat 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 use local medications, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. If the child has severe throat pain, appropriate analgesics can be given. Persistent fever should be treated with antipyretics, and physical cooling methods can be used if the temperature is below 38.5°C. These methods are commonly used for treating tonsillitis. Additionally, surgery is also a viable option, particularly for children with recurrent episodes. It is advisable to maintain a light diet and focus on liquid foods during the treatment period.