Question
Dear parents, my daughter is currently 8 years old and has just started experiencing a sore throat when speaking. She also finds swallowing a bit difficult and has a low-grade fever. How should a child’s sore throat due to tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
In treating a child’s tonsillitis, parents can first give the child some anti-inflammatory medication. While taking the medication, some local treatments such as rinsing can also be performed to consolidate the treatment effect. If the child’s throat pain is severe, some painkillers can be given accordingly. If the child continues to have a fever, timely application of antipyretics is recommended; physical cooling methods can be used if the temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius. These are relatively common treatment methods. However, if the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is advisable to consider surgery as soon as possible. After the condition improves, it is recommended to let the child engage in moderate exercise to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence.