Question
My daughter is 9 years old. She recently started saying that it hurts when she swallows, and I noticed that her cough is more severe. Additionally, she now has a persistent high fever. How should I diagnose and treat her tonsillitis pain?
Answer
In treating pediatric tonsillitis, parents can first give the child some symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. While undergoing systemic treatment, regional treatment can also be chosen to enhance efficacy, including methods such as tonsil crypt irrigation and direct tonsil injection of medication. If the child has a sore throat, some painkillers can be administered. If the child continues to have a fever, parents should also give some antipyretic medication or immediately take the child to the hospital. In cases of recurrent acute severe episodes or existing complications, it is recommended to perform tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides for two weeks. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child’s warmth and avoid exacerbating symptoms by catching a cold.