Question
My daughter is 1 year old. She recently started complaining that drinking water feels painful in her throat. She also seems to have difficulty swallowing and is a bit feverish and lacks energy. How should we treat her tonsillitis with low fever effectively?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, it’s first advisable to use symptomatic antibiotic medications, as well as regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intra-tonsillar injections. For symptoms primarily characterized by throat pain, consider administering painkillers. Additionally, for those with low fever, physical cooling methods can be employed. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. In cases of repeated acute severe episodes or complications, it is recommended to perform tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides in two weeks. Lastly, parents should take this disease seriously, seek medical treatment for their children as soon as possible, and pay attention to preventive and health care measures.