Question
My daughter is 4 years old. Initially, she said it hurt when she swallowed, and she had a slight cough. Now, she has a persistent high fever. How should a child with painful tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
It is advisable for parents to choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications for their child under a doctor’s guidance to effectively alleviate inflammatory symptoms. In addition to systemic treatment, regional treatment can also be chosen to enhance efficacy, including nasopharyngeal wash and direct intramuscular injection of medications into the tonsils. In cases of throat pain, painkillers can be administered to the child. If there is a low-grade fever, physical methods can be used to reduce fever. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly. If the medication is not effective and the condition recurs, it is suggested to consider surgical treatment. At the same time, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and sleeping habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.