Question
My daughter is 5 years old. She has a sore throat, severe cough, and persistent low fever. How should a child’s tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
For pediatric tonsillitis, it is recommended to first administer anti-inflammatory medication to the child, and also consider regional treatment methods such as tonsil pocket irrigation or tonsil injections. For sore throat relief, a pain reliever can be used, and physical cooling(physical temperature reduction) can be employed for low fever. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly. If the medication treatment is ineffective and the condition recurs frequently, it is suggested to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment process, it is important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure adequate rest.