Question
My daughter is 8 years old. She recently started complaining of pain when swallowing, and I noticed she has a more severe cough and is running a low fever. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis pain?
Answer
The common method for treating tonsillitis is to use antibiotic medications, which can be selected according to the actual situation. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatment can also be considered, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or tonsil intramuscular injections. For throat pain, some painkillers can be administered to the child. If the child continues to have a fever, timely application of antipyretic medication is necessary. For fevers not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be considered. If the child frequently experiences discomfort due to tonsillitis, surgery may be considered after the condition is controlled to prevent recurrent inflammation. Parents should also pay attention to keeping the child warm to prevent catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.