Question
How should a child be treated when their tonsils are inflamed and very painful?
Answer
The general recommendation for treatment is to follow the doctor’s instructions and administer some anti-inflammatory medications to the child. Regional therapy, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar injections, can also be considered. Depending on the child’s condition, a certain dosage of painkillers may be administered, particularly when the throat pain is severe, which can help alleviate suffering. If there is a fever, appropriate cooling methods should be chosen based on the body temperature; physical cooling can be done for temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, while oral fever-reducing medication can be taken for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. If the child frequently experiences tonsil inflammation, it is advisable to consider surgical treatment as soon as possible. Additionally, parents should ensure that children are kept warm in daily life to prevent catching a cold and triggering another episode of tonsil inflammation.