Question
Dear Baby, currently 5 years old, just started to say that her throat hurts, found that she also has a slight cough, and is a bit feverish and lacks energy. How should a child’s sore throat caused by tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
In clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are mainly used, and the choice of sensitive drugs can be based on bacterial culture, which has good effects. Regional medication can also be used, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injection. If the child has a very sore throat, some analgesics can be given appropriately. If the child keeps running a fever, parents can also give some antipyretic drugs or take the child to the hospital immediately. These are all commonly used treatment methods. However, if the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is recommended to have surgery as soon as possible. During the treatment period, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid catching a cold to worsen the symptoms.