Question
Dear reader, my daughter is currently 6 years old and has been complaining of a sore throat, with a hoarse voice, and she has a persistent high fever. How should I treat her in the case of crying and fussing due to pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
When treating pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be administered based on the child’s symptoms. Regional treatment may involve the use of laser therapy or medication irrigation. If the sore throat is severe, painkillers can be chosen to alleviate symptoms. For fever, choose a cooling method based on the body temperature: physical cooling can be used if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, and oral fever-reducing medication can be taken if it exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius. If the condition occurs frequently, consider surgical treatment after controlling the illness to avoid recurrent episodes. During the treatment period, it is important to maintain good hygiene in food and rest sufficiently.