Question
My daughter is 6 years old, and she has been suffering from a sore throat, coughing, and fever recently. How should I handle her tonsillitis?
Answer
Firstly, you can administer symptomatic anti-inflammatory medications based on the child’s symptoms, while also employing regional treatments such as gargling and regional applications, which can aid in the treatment. If the child experiences throat pain, consider giving some painkillers; if there is a fever, choose a coolingmethod (temperature reduction method) based on the body temperature—below 38.5 degrees Celsius can be physically cooled, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. If there is a history of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment can be considered. During the treatment period, please pay attention to maintaining dietary hygiene and ensuring the child has enough rest time.