Question
Baby girl, 6 months old, feels a sore throat with pain and severe cough, and has a persistent high fever. What is the best way to treat a child’s tonsillitis when it is severe?
Answer
The treatment of pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotic medications based on bacterial culture. In severe cases, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and drug injections can be performed. For throat pain, analgesics can be administered as needed. Some children may require oral antipyretics if they have a fever. If symptoms do not subside, medical assistance should be sought. In addition to medication, if a child frequently experiences tonsillitis, surgery may be considered. It is advised that parents pay attention to and treat the condition early, and also pay attention to relevant preventive and health care measures in daily life.