Question
Dear parents, our daughter is currently 7 years old. She has just started experiencing a slight sore throat, and it seems she has difficulty swallowing. Moreover, she seems to have a low-grade fever that hasn’t subsided. How should we treat our child’s painful tonsillitis effectively?
Answer
The primary treatment methods for children’s tonsillitis currently involve the use of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications. Parents can choose based on the symptoms, and can also opt for regional cleaning or spraying, or even injecting appropriate medication within the tonsils, which can all be quite effective. For throat pain, children can be given painkillers, and those with fever symptoms can take fever-reducing medication. In severe cases, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly. If acute inflammation recurs or complications have already occurred, it is recommended to perform a tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During the treatment period, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid catching a cold to worsen the symptoms.