Question
My daughter is 7 years old and has recently been experiencing a sore throat, hoarseness, and low fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis be diagnosed and treated?
Answer
For the treatment of tonsillitis, you can choose from anti-inflammatory medications, regional cleaning or spraying, under the guidance of a doctor. In some cases, symptomatic medication can be administered via injection. If the primary symptom is throat pain, painkillers can be considered to alleviate symptoms. For fever, you can choose a cooling method based on body temperature; for temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used, while oral fever-reducing medication can be taken for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. For recurrent tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment early on. Parents should pay attention to this condition and seek medical treatment as soon as possible. They should also pay attention to relevant preventive and health care measures.