Question
My daughter is 2 years old. She recently started having a slight sore throat, accompanied by a mild cough and a persistent low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. How should we treat red swelling of pediatric tonsillitis effectively?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, it is advisable to first use symptomatic antibiotic medications, and regional treatments can also be considered, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injections. If the child’s main symptom is throat pain, parents can consider giving some painkillers to alleviate the discomfort. If the child continues to have a fever that does not subside, some antipyretic drugs can be taken orally. In cases of repeated acute severe episodes or complications, it is recommended to perform tonsillectomy after two weeks of acute inflammation subsiding. After the condition improves, it is suggested to encourage the child to engage in moderate exercise to boost their immunity and prevent recurrence.