Question
My 8-year-old daughter has had a sore throat recently, with severe coughing and persistent fever. She might have pediatric tonsillitis. What should we do for treatment?
Answer
The primary treatment for pediatric tonsillitis involves the use of antibiotic medications, which can be selected based on the results of bacterial cultures. Regional treatments can also be considered, such as cleaning the tonsillar crypts or injecting medication into the tonsils. Painkillers can be administered when the child experiences severe throat pain, and antipyretic drugs should be used as needed. If the fever does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling (cooling) methods can be considered. Tonsillitis is prone to recurrence, and surgery may be considered after treatment if similar symptoms arise. During the treatment period, it is important to keep warm and avoid catching a cold to worsen the condition.