Question
My daughter is 9 years old. She recently started having a sore throat, and it seems her coughing has become more severe. Additionally, she seems to have a persistent low-grade fever. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis and sore throat?
Answer
Antibiotics are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be chosen appropriately. Additionally, regional drug sprays or laser therapy can be administered, and painkillers can be given if the child’s throat is particularly sore. If the child continues to have a fever, timely administration of fever-reducing medication is recommended. For temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. Apart from these medication treatment methods, if the child frequently suffers from tonsillitis, it is also suggested to consider surgical treatment. Pay attention to a light diet and consume mainly liquid foods during the treatment period.