Question
My daughter is 9 years old. Initially, she had a slight sore throat, and it seems her coughing has become more severe. Additionally, she has a bit of a fever and lacks energy. How should we effectively treat her pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for treating pediatric tonsillitis in clinical settings. Parents can select treatments based on symptoms. In addition to systemic treatment, regional treatment can be chosen to enhance efficacy, including methods such as tonsil pocket irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsil. If the symptoms are primarily sore throat, painkillers can be considered. If there is a fever, choose a method of cooling( cooling ) based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius can be treated with physical cooling methods, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. For those with recurrent inflammatory episodes, consider surgical treatment. After the condition improves, it is recommended to have the child engage in moderate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.