Question
My daughter is 7 years old and has been complaining that it’s painful to swallow. I noticed that when she speaks, her voice sounds a bit hoarse, and she’s been running a slight fever. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis when they are crying and restless?
Answer
For a more effective treatment of tonsillitis, you can choose medications with anti-inflammatory effects under the guidance of a doctor, and also combine with regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation or tonsil injection. In cases where the child experiences severe throat pain, painkillers can be administered. If there is a fever, choose cooling methods based on body temperature; physical cooling can be used for temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, while oral fever-reducing medication can be taken for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. If your child frequently experiences this condition, consider surgery after the symptoms are controlled to prevent recurrence. Pay attention to maintaining a light diet in daily life and consuming mainly liquid foods during treatment.