Question
My daughter is 5 years old and has recently started complaining of throat pain, severe coughing, and a slight fever. How should one treat a child with tonsillitis?
Answer
Treatment for pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting antibiotics sensitive to bacterial culture results for systemic treatment, as well as regional treatments to enhance efficacy, such as tonsil pocket irrigation and tonsil injection medications. For children with prominent throat pain, painkillers can be used, and if there is a low-grade fever, physical cooling(temperature reduction) can be employed to control it. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5℃, medical attention should be sought promptly. If your child frequently experiences this condition, consider surgery after the illness is controlled to prevent recurrent attacks. During the treatment period, keep your child warm and avoid catching a cold to exacerbate symptoms.