Question
My daughter is 4 years old. She recently complained of a sore throat, noticed that she had a severe cough, and also had a slight fever and lost her energy. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated for the best effect?
Answer
When treating such diseases, it is recommended to give the child some symptomatic antibiotic medications. For regional treatment, laser therapy or drug irrigation is suggested. If the child’s primary symptom is throat pain, parents can consider giving some painkillers to relieve the discomfort. If the child continues to have a fever, parents should also administer antipyretic drugs or immediately take the child to the hospital. Tonsillitis has a characteristic of recurrent attacks. If similar situations occur, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During this period, ensure that the child gets plenty of rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.