Patient's question:
Female baby, currently 5 years old. At first, she said she had pain when swallowing, and it was found that she also had mild coughing. Additionally, she had a slight fever and was lacking energy. Please ask: How should the child's tonsillitis be treated when they are feeling uncomfortable?Doctor's answer:
Currently in clinical practice, the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily relies on antibiotics. Sensitive medications can be selected based on bacterial culture results, which have shown good efficacy. In addition to systemic medication, local treatments can also be performed, such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. If a child has severe sore throat, it is recommended to administer pain relievers based on the situation. If the child has persistent fever, parents can give fever-reducing medication or seek immediate medical attention. If a child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is advisable to consider surgery at an early stage. While treating the condition, it is also important to provide the child with a light diet and enhance nutritional supplementation to aid in early recovery.