Question
My daughter is 6 years old. She recently started having a slight sore throat, accompanied by a mild cough. Now, she has a persistent high fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated to alleviate the discomfort?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for treating pediatric tonsillitis in clinical practice. Parents can choose according to symptoms and can also complement some regional treatment methods, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injection medications, which are quite effective. If the child’s sore throat is particularly severe, it is recommended to use painkillers to relieve symptoms. If there is a fever, choose cooling methods based on body temperature; physical cooling can be used below 38.5 degrees Celsius, while oral fever-reducing medication can be taken for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is advisable to undergo surgery as soon as possible. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children well-warmed to prevent catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.
