Question
Dear Baby, currently 6 years old, at first, she felt pain when drinking water and swallowing. I noticed that she has been coughing quite severely, and it seems like she has had a low-grade fever that hasn’t subsided. How should children with tonsillitis be treated for the pain?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs under the guidance of a doctor to give their child, which can effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. In addition to systemic treatment, regional treatment can also be chosen to enhance efficacy, including methods such as tonsil pocket irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsil. If the sore throat is severe, some painkillers can be appropriately administered. If the child continues to have a persistent fever, some antipyretic medication can be taken orally. In cases of repeated acute severe episodes or complications, it is recommended to perform tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides for two weeks. During treatment, it is also important to arrange for a light diet for the child, strengthen nutritional supplementation, and help them recover as soon as possible.