Question
My daughter is 3 years old. She recently started having a sore throat, and it seems like swallowing is a bit difficult. Additionally, she seems to have a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. How should I treat my child’s sore throat and crying due to tonsillitis?
Answer
Treating pediatric tonsillitis involves selecting sensitive antibiotic medications based on bacterial culture. In severe cases, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections can be combined. Painkillers can also be administered depending on the child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, which can help alleviate suffering. If fever is present, cooling methods should be chosen based on body temperature; physical cooling is recommended below 38.5 degrees Celsius, while oral fever-reducing medication can be taken for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius.