Question
Dear team, my daughter is currently 8 years old. Initially, she complained of a sore throat, and we noticed that her coughing was quite severe. Additionally, it seems like she has had a low-grade fever that hasn’t subsided. How should we treat a child’s tonsillitis with swelling?
Answer
Treatment for pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotic medications based on bacterial culture. If the child’s condition is severe, regional treatments can be combined, including tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections. If the child experiences particularly severe throat pain, it is recommended to use painkillers to alleviate symptoms. Some children may also have a fever, in which case they can be given oral antipyretics. If symptoms cannot be relieved and the condition recurs frequently, it is advisable to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child stays warm and avoid catching a cold to exacerbate the symptoms.