Question
Dear Baby, currently 6 years old, initially had a bit of a sore throat, with quite severe coughing, and has been running a fever. How should tonsillitis be treated in children?
Answer
Generally speaking, for pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics can be administered to the child based on the symptoms, which is usually an effective treatment method. Regional irrigation or spray medications can also be used, which are also effective for treating tonsillitis. If needed, symptomatic medications can be injected into the tonsils to accelerate recovery. If the child primarily experiences throat pain, parents may consider giving the child some painkillers to relieve the symptoms. Additionally, fever medication can be taken if there is a fever. If the fever is high, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly. If the medication treatment is not effective and symptoms recur, consider surgical treatment. At the same time, it’s important to pay attention to arranging reasonable diet and lifestyle habits for the child to help the disease recover sooner.