Question
Dear Baby, currently 9 years old, has recently been experiencing sore throat, coughing, and low-grade fever. How should one treat the symptoms of tonsillitis in children?
Answer
When a child has tonsillitis, treatment can be selected based on the sensitive bacteria, and regional treatments such as tonsil irrigation, drug injections, and laser therapy can also be performed. For children with significant throat pain, analgesics can be used in appropriate amounts. If fever reduction is needed, appropriate antipyretic drugs can be applied. If the body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical methods of cooling can be used. If the tonsils frequently develop inflammation, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is advisable to maintain a light diet, focusing on fluid foods.