Question
My daughter is 1 year old. Initially, she had a bit of a sore throat, and I noticed that her coughing seems more severe as well. It seems like she has had a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. How should one treat children with painful tonsillitis?
Answer
Generally speaking, if it’s a case of pediatric tonsillitis, it is effective to give the child some antibiotics to treat the symptoms. At the same time, regional therapy can be conducted, such as rinsing or direct medication, to consolidate the efficacy of treatment. In necessary cases, such as when the child has severe throat pain, painkillers can be administered. If the child still has a fever, some antipyretics can be taken as appropriate. However, if the fever persists, it is imperative to seek medical attention promptly. In addition to these drug treatment methods, if the child frequently suffers from tonsillitis, it is also recommended to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.