Question
My daughter is 1 year old. She has just started saying that her throat is sore, accompanied by a slight cough. Moreover, she has a persistent high fever that doesn’t seem to go away. How should we diagnose and treat tonsillitis in children?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, it’s first recommended to use targeted antibiotic medications. While undergoing systemic treatment, regional therapy can also be chosen to enhance efficacy, including methods such as pus pocket irrigation and direct tonsil injections. If the child’s throat pain is particularly severe, some painkillers are suggested to relieve symptoms. If the child continues to have a fever, timely use of antipyretic medication is recommended; for temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be employed. In cases where there is a history of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment may be considered. At the same time, attention should also be given to arranging reasonable diet and lifestyle habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.