Patient's question:
Girl baby, currently 9 years old. At first, she said it hurts when she swallows things. It was found that her voice is a bit hoarse when she speaks, and she also has a slight fever and lacks energy. Please ask: If the child's tonsils are swollen and very painful, how should the treatment be carried out to be effective.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. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. When necessary, such as when a child experiences severe sore throat, pain relievers can also be administered. Persistent fever in children should be promptly treated with antipyretics, while physical cooling methods can be used for temperatures below 38.5°C.In addition to these pharmacological treatments, if a child frequently experiences recurrent inflammation, parents may consider surgical treatment under the guidance of a doctor. After the condition improves, it is recommended to encourage appropriate exercise to boost the child's immunity and prevent recurrence.