Question
Dear Baby, she is currently 8 years old and just started saying that her throat hurts. She has discovered that she is coughing quite severely and has been a bit feverish. How should one treat tonsillitis in children when they are crying?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, first, you can use some symptomatic antibiotic medication, or regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation, intratonsillar injections, etc. When necessary, such as when the child’s throat pain is particularly severe, you can also give some painkillers. For children with fever symptoms, you can administer some antipyretic drugs. In severe cases, it is advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If your child frequently experiences this condition, consider surgical treatment after the condition is controlled to prevent recurrence. During the treatment period, it is mainly important to ensure the child stays warm and avoid catching a cold to worsen the symptoms.