Question
Dear Baby, currently 6 years old, at first, she felt pain when drinking water, and it seemed a bit difficult to swallow. She also has a slight fever and lacks energy. Please ask: How should a child with painful tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose according to the symptoms and can also complement some regional treatment methods, such as tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil injections, etc., which are quite good. Also, you can give some painkillers based on the child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, which can help alleviate the pain. If the child continues to have a fever that does not subside, you can take some antipyretic drugs. If the drug treatment is not effective and there are repeated occurrences, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid catching a cold to worsen the symptoms.