Question
My daughter is 6 years old and just started saying that her throat hurts, and it seems a bit difficult to swallow, and she’s been a bit feverish. How should I treat her tonsillitis effectively when she cries and complains?
Answer
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications can be appropriately administered, along with regional cleaning or spraying. Symptomatic medications can also be injected into the tonsils, with satisfactory therapeutic effects. For children with pronounced throat pain, analgesics can be used. If fever is present, 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. If a child repeatedly experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to undergo surgery early. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children well-warmed to prevent catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.