Question
My daughter is 7 years old and has recently complained of a sore throat, severe cough, and fever. How should a child with tonsillitis and a sore throat be treated?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, anti-inflammatory medications can be used for treatment, along with some regional therapies such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injection medications. For children with pronounced sore throat symptoms, painkillers can be administered. If there is a fever, the method of temperature reduction should be chosen based on the body temperature. Physical temperature reduction methods can be used if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, while oral fever-reducing drugs can be taken if the temperature is above 38.5 degrees Celsius. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already occurred, it is recommended to undergo tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. Lastly, parents are advised to take this disease seriously, to bring their child to seek medical treatment as soon as possible, and to also pay attention to related preventive and health care measures in their daily lives.