Question
My daughter is 5 years old. Initially, she had a slight sore throat, accompanied by mild coughing, and she has been running a low fever. How can tonsillitis in children be treated and what are the symptoms?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance to alleviate the inflammatory symptoms effectively. Regional rinsing or spraying can also be considered, as well as the injection of symptomatic medications into the tonsils. The efficacy of these treatments is generally good. Painkillers can also be administered based on the child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, which can help alleviate the pain. If the child continues to have a fever, timely application of fever-reducing medication is necessary. For temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. If a child repeatedly experiences tonsillitis, it is advisable to consider surgery as soon as possible. After the condition improves, it is recommended to have the child engage in moderate exercise to boost their immune system and prevent recurrence.