Question
My daughter is 6 years old. Initially, she said she felt pain when swallowing. I noticed she was coughing more severely, and now she has a persistent high fever. How should I treat her sore throat and crying due to tonsillitis effectively?
Answer
When treating such diseases, children can be given symptomatic antibiotics, and regional treatments can also be performed, including tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil intralesional injections, laser therapy, etc. Painkillers can also be administered based on the child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, which can help alleviate suffering. If there is a fever, choose a cooling method based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius can be physically cooled, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. These methods are currently commonly used in the treatment of tonsillitis. In addition, surgery is also a viable option for children with recurrent attacks. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children well-warmed in daily life to prevent catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.