Question
My daughter is 5 years old. She recently started having a sore throat when she talks, and I noticed she has difficulty swallowing. Additionally, she seems to have a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. What treatment should I consider for my child’s tonsillitis?
Answer
To effectively treat pediatric tonsillitis, choose anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance and also undergo local treatments such as rinsing or medication to reinforce the treatment. If your child experiences throat pain, consider administering painkillers. For persistent fever, oral fever-reducing medication can be given. Tonsillitis is prone to recurrence, and if the inflammation is controlled, surgery may be considered. During treatment, be sure to provide light, easy-to-digest fluids.