Question
Dear parents, my daughter is currently 6 years old. Initially, she said she felt pain when swallowing, and I noticed that her voice was a bit hoarse during speech, and it seems like she has had a low-grade fever all along. How should we treat a child’s tonsillitis effectively when they are crying?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are mainly used, and sensitive drugs can be selected based on bacterial culture. Regional treatment options, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injections, are also available. Painkillers can be administered according to the child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, which can help alleviate pain. For fever, cooling methods should be chosen based on body temperature; physical cooling can be used if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, while oral antipyretics can be taken if the temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius. In cases of recurrent acute severe episodes or complications, it is recommended to perform tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides for two weeks. During treatment, it is important to ensure the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet mainly consisting of light and easy-to-digest foods. It is also crucial to ensure the child gets plenty of rest and avoids fatigue.