Question
My daughter is 3 years old. At first, she said it hurt when she swallowed, and I noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and she also had a low fever. How should a child with painful tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Antibiotic medications are commonly used to treat tonsillitis and can be chosen appropriately. Regional treatments can also be combined, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections, which are also effective. Painkillers can be administered based on the child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, to help alleviate suffering. If there is a fever, choose a cooling method based on the body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius can be cooled physically, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. These methods are currently commonly used in treating tonsillitis. In addition, surgery is also a viable option for children with recurrent attacks. At the same time, attention should also be paid to arranging reasonable dietary and lifestyle habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.