Question
My daughter is 6 years old. She’s just started to feel a bit of pain in her throat, along with a severe cough. She’s also had a slight fever. How should we treat and relieve the discomfort of pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
For treatment, you can first provide symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms. In addition to systemic medication, you can also perform regional treatments, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or tonsil intramuscular injections. You can also give some painkillers depending on the child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, which can help alleviate the pain. If the child still has a fever, you should consider antipyretic treatment accordingly. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, it is necessary to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If the medication is not effective and there are recurrent episodes, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure that the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet mainly consisting of light and easy-to-digest foods. Also, make sure the child gets plenty of rest and avoids fatigue.