Question
My daughter is 3 years old. She recently started saying that swallowing feels painful, and I noticed her coughing seems more severe. Additionally, she has a low-grade fever. How should a child with sore throat and crying be treated?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are mainly used. The choice of sensitive medication can be made based on bacterial culture, which has good effects. Regional medication can also be used, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injection of medication. Painkillers can be given when necessary, such as when the child has severe throat pain. If the child keeps running a fever, parents should also give some antipyretic medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. If the drug treatment is not effective and the condition recurs, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. Pay attention to a light diet in daily life, and mainly consume fluids during treatment.