Question
My daughter is 8 years old. Initially, she said it hurt to swallow, and I noticed she had a more severe cough. It seems like she has had a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. How should a child with a sore throat due to tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Generally speaking, if a child has tonsillitis, it is effective to give them some antibiotics according to the symptoms. Additionally, regional treatments can be performed, including tonsil crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injections, and laser therapy. In cases where the child’s sore throat is particularly severe, painkillers can be administered. If the child continues to have a persistent fever, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. For those with recurrent inflammatory episodes, surgical treatment can be considered. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child is well-protected from catching a cold to avoid exacerbating the symptoms.