Question
The 7-year-old girl initially felt pain when swallowing water, noticed severe coughing, and had a slight fever with a lack of energy. Please ask: How should a child with tonsillitis pain be treated?
Answer
In clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are primarily used, with the option to choose sensitive medications based on bacterial culture. The effects are good, and regional treatments can also be used to enhance efficacy, including tonsil pocket irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. Analgesics can be administered for children with obvious throat pain. If there is a fever, antipyretics can be taken. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly for high fever. If there are repeated acute severe cases or complications, it is suggested to perform tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. Parents should also ensure that children are well-protected from colds and the recurrence of tonsillitis.