Question
My daughter is 6 years old. Initially, she said she felt pain when swallowing, accompanied by slight coughing and low-grade fever. How should we treat her sore throat due to tonsillitis?
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, and can also opt for regional treatment in addition to systemic treatment to enhance efficacy. Methods include sinus irrigation, direct medication injection into the tonsils, etc. For children with prominent sore throat symptoms, analgesic medications can be used. For those with low-grade fever, physical cooling(temperature reduction) can be applied. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly. For children with recurrent inflammatory episodes, surgical treatment may be considered. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure that the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet mainly consisting of light and easily digestible foods, and to ensure sufficient rest to avoid fatigue.