Question
My child is a 2-year-old boy. Initially, he felt pain when drinking water, and I noticed he had a slight cough and a bit of fever, but he also seemed less energetic. How should I treat his discomfort due to tonsillitis?
Answer
The treatment for pediatric tonsillitis includes medication and surgical treatment. For bacterial infections, sensitive antibiotic medications can be chosen based on the results of bacterial culture. Additionally, some regional treatment methods can be used, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections. For children with obvious symptoms of throat pain, analgesics can be used to relieve the pain. If the child has a fever, a moderate dose of antipyretic medication can be taken. However, if the fever persists, please seek medical attention promptly. In addition to medication treatment, if the child frequently gets tonsillitis, surgery can also be considered. Finally, parents should pay attention to this disease and take their child to the doctor for treatment as soon as possible. In addition, it is important to pay attention to related preventive and health care work during daily life.