Question
My daughter is 3 years old and has just started to feel a sore throat when speaking. She has been coughing quite severely, and it seems like she’s been running a low fever all the time. How should I treat her throat pain caused by tonsillitis?
Answer
Antibiotic medications are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be chosen appropriately. Regional treatments, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injections, can also be considered. It is recommended that parents consider giving children pain relievers to alleviate throat pain symptoms. Depending on the body temperature, choose a cooling method; physical cooling can be used if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, while oral fever-reducing medication can be taken if it is higher. If the child frequently experiences this condition, consider surgery after the disease is controlled to prevent recurrent episodes. At the same time, pay attention to arranging a light diet for the child, strengthening nutritional supplementation, and helping them recover as soon as possible.