Question
Dear Baby, currently 3 years old, at first, she felt pain when drinking water and swallowing seemed a bit difficult. She also had a low fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated to relieve the discomfort?
Answer
Treatment for pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotic medications based on bacterial culture. Additionally, regional therapy can be performed, including tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil intramuscular injections, and laser therapy. Painkillers can also be administered depending on the child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, which can help alleviate the discomfort. If there is a fever, cooling methods should be chosen based on the body temperature; physical cooling can be used below 38.5 degrees Celsius, while oral antipyretics can be taken for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. Besides these medication treatments, if the child frequently experiences inflammation, parents can consult with a doctor to consider surgical treatment. Finally, I hope parents can pay attention to this disease, seek medical treatment as soon as possible, and also pay attention to related prevention and health care work in daily life.