Question
Dear parents, my daughter is currently 5 years old and has recently been experiencing a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and a persistent low-grade fever. How should we treat the symptoms of her tonsillitis?
Answer
For pediatric tonsillitis, appropriate antibiotic treatment can be chosen based on the results of bacterial culture. In addition, regional treatments such as tonsil lavage or regional drug injections can be considered. For children with severe throat pain, painkillers can be used. If there is a fever, choose a method of cooling down based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be chosen, while oral fever-reducing medication can be taken above 38.5 degrees Celsius. If the inflammation recurs frequently, surgical treatment can be considered. During the treatment period, it is important to replenish nutrition, eat a light diet, ensure adequate rest, and avoid overexertion.