Question
My daughter is 2 years old. She recently started saying that it hurts when she swallows, and I noticed she has a slight cough. Additionally, it seems like she’s had a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. How should we treat her tonsillitis and fever?
Answer
In treating such conditions, you can give the child some antibiotics that are appropriate for the symptoms. Additionally, regional treatments can be performed, including tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil injection with medication, and laser therapy. If the child’s throat pain is particularly severe, it is recommended to use some painkillers to alleviate the symptoms. If the child continues to have a persistent fever, oral antipyretics can be taken. These are some common treatment methods. However, if the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is advisable to consider surgery as early as possible. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate nutrition, with a diet mainly consisting of light and easy-to-digest foods. It is also important to ensure the child gets enough rest and avoids fatigue.