Question
My daughter is 3 years old. Initially, she complained of pain when swallowing, and I noticed she had a slight cough along with a low-grade fever. How should one treat a child’s sore throat due to tonsillitis?
Answer
The treatment for pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotic medications based on the results of a bacterial culture for systemic treatment. Regional treatments can also be chosen to enhance efficacy, such as pus pocket irrigation and direct medication injection into the tonsils. If the child primarily experiences pain in the throat, appropriate painkillers can be administered to relieve discomfort. If fever occurs, cooling methods can be chosen based on body temperature; physical cooling can be used if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, and antipyretic medication can be taken orally if the temperature is above 38.5 degrees Celsius. If the child has multiple acute severe attacks or has complications, it is recommended to undergo tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During treatment, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid catching a cold to worsen symptoms.