Question
My daughter is 6 years old. She recently started saying that she has pain when swallowing, and I noticed that her swallowing seems a bit difficult. She also has a slight fever and is not very energetic. What should be the treatment for her tonsillitis?
Answer
The primary measure of treatment is to administer symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms. Concurrent systemic treatment can also consider regional treatments, such as tonsil pocket irrigation or direct tonsil injection. If there is throat pain, appropriate analgesics can be used. For fever, oral antipyretics can be taken. If the symptoms do not subside, it is imperative to seek medical attention. Surgery is a viable option in cases of recurrent episodes. During treatment, it is important to pay attention to light diet, nutritional supplementation, and promote recovery.