Question
Dear parents, my daughter is currently 4 years old and has just started to complain of pain when swallowing. I noticed she has been coughing more severely and has had a slight fever. How should we treat a child’s tonsillitis that is quite painful?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose according to symptoms. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatment can also be carried out, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsil medication injection. In necessary cases, such as when the child experiences severe throat pain, painkillers can be administered. If the child continues to have a fever, timely use of antipyretics is recommended. If the temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be used. If the drug therapy is not effective and there are recurrent episodes, it is suggested to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure that the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet mainly consisting of light and easy-to-digest foods, and to ensure sufficient rest to avoid fatigue.