Question
The 9-year-old girl just started feeling throat pain when speaking. She has noticed that her cough is quite severe and is accompanied by a low-grade fever. How should a child’s tonsillitis be treated for effective relief?
Answer
For treatment, it is first recommended to provide symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms. While taking the medication, some local treatments can also be conducted, such as rinsing or direct application of medication, to consolidate the efficacy. If the symptoms are primarily throat pain, consider giving some painkillers. For children with fever, some antipyretic medications can be taken. In severe cases, it is advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Tonsillitis has the characteristic of recurrent attacks. If similar situations occur, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During this period, make sure the child gets plenty of rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.