Question
A 9-year-old girl, just started feeling pain when swallowing, noticed a slight cough, and also had a low fever. How should a child’s tonsillitis pain be treated effectively?
Answer
Generally speaking, for pediatric tonsillitis, it is effective to administer symptomatic antibiotics to the child. Additionally, regional treatment methods such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections can be quite helpful. In cases of throat pain, painkillers can be given to the child. If the child continues to have a fever, timely use of antipyretics is recommended. For temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be applied. These methods are commonly used in the treatment of tonsillitis. Furthermore, surgery is also a viable option for children who experience recurrent episodes. Pay attention to a light diet during treatment, and mainly consume liquid foods.