Question
Dear Parent, my daughter is currently 5 years old. She just started having a sore throat, and I’ve noticed her coughing seems more severe. Additionally, she has a bit of a fever and isn’t very energetic. How should I treat her tonsillitis and fever?
Answer
Generally speaking, if it’s a case of tonsillitis in a child, it can be effectively treated with symptomatic antibiotics. If the child’s condition is more severe, local treatments can be combined, including tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections. If the child’s primary symptom is throat pain, parents can consider giving some painkillers to alleviate the discomfort. If the child continues to have a persistent fever, oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. Besides these medication treatments, if the child frequently experiences inflammation, parents may consult with a doctor to consider surgical treatment. During this period, make sure the child gets plenty of rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.