Question
My daughter is 5 years old. She just started to feel a sore throat when speaking, and I noticed she has been coughing quite severely, accompanied by a low-grade fever. How should I effectively treat her tonsillitis and sore throat?
Answer
It is recommended for parents to give their children anti-inflammatory medications to treat tonsillitis, and regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intralesional injections can also be considered. If the sore throat is severe, appropriate painkillers can be administered. If there is a fever, choose a cooling method based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be used, and above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. If the child frequently experiences this condition, surgical treatment can be considered after the condition stabilizes to prevent recurrence. At the same time, attention should also be paid to reasonably arranging the child’s diet and rest habits to help the disease recover sooner.