Question
The 9-year-old girl initially felt pain when swallowing and drinking water. She also has mild coughing and seems to have had a low-grade fever all along. How should one treat the discomfort caused by pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
To effectively treat tonsillitis, one should choose anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance, consider regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injections. If the main symptom is throat pain, analgesics can be considered. For fever, choose a coolingmethod based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius can be physically cooled, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. If your child frequently experiences this condition, consider surgical treatment after the illness is controlled to avoid recurrence. At the same time, also pay attention to arranging a reasonable diet and rest habits for your child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.