Question
Dear parents, my daughter is currently 2 years old. She has recently started to complain of a sore throat when speaking and has noticed that her cough seems more severe. Additionally, she seems to have a persistent low-grade fever. What should be done to treat a child’s sore throat caused by tonsillitis?
Answer
For a better treatment of tonsillitis, it is recommended to choose some medications with anti-inflammatory effects under the guidance of a doctor. Regional treatments can also be considered, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injections. If the child’s main symptom is throat pain, parents can consider giving some painkillers to relieve the discomfort. Additionally, if there is a fever, some antipyretics can be taken. In case of high fever, it is advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Tonsillitis has the characteristic of recurrent attacks; if similar conditions exist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During treatment, it is also important to ensure that the child has a light diet and enhances nutritional supplementation to aid in an early recovery.