Question
Baby girl, 8 months old, with throat pain, feeling pain when drinking water, accompanied by mild cough and fever. How should one treat tonsillitis-induced sore throat in children?
Answer
Currently, the common treatment for tonsillitis involves antibiotics, which can be selected according to the situation. A combination of systemic treatment and regional treatment, such as tonsil pocket irrigation or regional injection of medication, can be adopted. Painkillers can be used for children with obvious throat pain, and physical coolingcan be applied to those with low fever. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly. If severe acute symptoms or complications occur, it is recommended to undergo tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During the treatment period, it is important to keep warm and avoid catching a cold to worsen the symptoms.