Question
My daughter is 6 years old. Initially, she had a slight sore throat, and I noticed she was coughing quite severely. Additionally, she now has a persistent high fever. How should I treat her red and swollen throat effectively due to tonsillitis?
Answer
To treat pediatric tonsillitis, parents can first give the child some symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. Besides systemic medication, regional treatment can also be considered, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or tonsil injection with medication. If the symptoms are mainly sore throat, painkillers can be given. If the child still has a fever, it should be managed appropriately. If the fever exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, immediate medical attention is needed. Tonsillitis has the characteristic of recurrent attacks. If similar conditions exist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During the treatment period, attention should also be paid to maintaining dietary hygiene and ensuring sufficient rest time.