Question
My daughter is 5 years old. She just started to have a slight pain in her throat, and it seems a bit difficult to swallow. She also has a low fever and lacks energy. How should we treat her tonsillitis and low fever?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs for their child under a doctor’s guidance to alleviate inflammatory symptoms, and consider regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. If the child’s main symptom is throat pain, it is suggested that parents give a moderate amount of pain relief medication. If the child has a fever, a moderate amount of antipyretic medication can be used. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. If there are multiple acute severe cases or complications have occurred, it is recommended to consider tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides for two weeks. Pay attention to light diet in daily life, and consume mainly liquid foods during the treatment period.