Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 3 years old. At first, he said his throat hurts, and it was found that his cough seems to be quite severe as well. Additionally, it seems like his low-grade fever hasn't gone away. Please ask: How should tonsillitis and sore throat be treated in children?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. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. When necessary, such as when a child's sore throat is particularly severe, pain relievers can be administered. If a child has persistent fever that does not subside, antipyretic drugs can be taken orally. All of the above are common treatment methods. However, if a child's tonsillitis occurs repeatedly, it is recommended to consider early surgery. During the treatment period, it is important to provide the child with adequate nutrition, with a diet primarily consisting of light foods, and to ensure sufficient rest to avoid fatigue.