Question
Dear Baby Girl, currently 8 years old, just started to feel a little pain in the throat, noticed it, coughing seems more severe, and has had a slight fever all along. How should a child’s sore throat and fever caused by tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
In clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are primarily used. Medications can be selected based on bacterial culture to choose sensitive drugs, which are effective. Besides systemic medication, regional treatment can also be performed, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. If the sore throat is severe, appropriate painkillers can be administered. If the child has a fever, it should be treated accordingly. If the fever exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly. If the drug treatment is ineffective and there are recurrent episodes, surgical treatment may be considered. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet mainly consisting of light and easy-to-digest foods. It is also essential to ensure the child gets enough rest and avoids fatigue.