Question
Dear Baby, currently 1 year old, at first, she said her throat hurt. I noticed that she has a severe cough and it seems like the low fever hasn’t gone away. Please ask: How should children’s tonsillitis be treated effectively when they’re uncomfortable?
Answer
For treatment, you can first provide symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms. While undergoing systemic treatment, you can also choose regional treatments to enhance efficacy, including pus cavity irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. If the child’s main symptom is throat pain, parents can consider giving some painkillers to relieve discomfort. Additionally, if there is a fever, some antipyretic medication can be taken. For high fever, it is still recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If there are multiple acute severe cases or complications have already occurred, it is suggested to perform tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides for two weeks. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child is well-protected from catching a cold to prevent exacerbation of symptoms.