Question
My daughter is 6 years old. She recently started saying that drinking water or even swallowing feels painful. I’ve noticed she’s been coughing quite severely, and she seems to have a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis to achieve good results?
Answer
For treatment, you can first provide symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms. While undergoing systemic treatment, you can also choose regional treatment to enhance efficacy, including methods such as tonsil pus washing and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. If the child’s main symptom is throat pain, parents can consider giving some painkillers to relieve the discomfort. If the child has a persistent fever, parents should also administer antipyretic medication or immediately take the child to the hospital. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to undergo surgery as soon as possible. After the condition improves, it is suggested to let the child engage in moderate exercise to improve immunity and prevent recurrence.