Question
Dear Baby, currently 3 years old, initially reported throat pain, difficulty swallowing, accompanied by fever and unstable mood. How should a child be treated when they have tonsillitis and are crying and screaming?
Answer
The current clinical treatment for pediatric tonsillitis mainly involves antibiotics, which can be selected based on bacterial culture to choose sensitive medications, with good effects. Regional treatment methods can also be combined, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injection medications. When there is severe throat pain, painkillers can be administered according to the child’s condition to help alleviate the pain. If there is persistent fever, timely use of antipyretic drugs should be considered; physical cooling methods can be used if the temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius. If there are recurrent inflammatory episodes, surgical treatment may be considered. Parents should also pay attention to keeping the child warm in daily life to prevent them from catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.