Question
Dear Baby, currently 5 years old, at first, there was a bit of pain in the throat, noticed it, swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and it seemed like a low fever had never gone away. Please ask: How should pediatric tonsillitis and sore throat be treated?
Answer
It is appropriate to administer some antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs, while also considering regional treatment to enhance efficacy, such as pus cavity irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. If the symptoms are mainly sore throat, painkillers can be considered. If there is a fever, choose a fever-reducing method based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius can be physically cooled, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. Tonsillitis has the characteristic of recurrent attacks. If similar conditions exist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During treatment, it is also important to arrange for a light diet for the child, strengthen nutritional supplements, and help them recover as soon as possible.