Question
Dear Sir/Madam, My daughter is only 5 months old. She just started saying that she feels pain when swallowing, and I noticed that her coughing seems more severe as well. Moreover, she has a persistent high fever. How should a child with tonsillitis and pain be diagnosed and treated?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications are currently the primary methods and drugs for the clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose symptomatic medications. Additionally, regional drug sprays or laser therapy can be administered. If a child has severe throat pain, it is recommended to give some painkillers based on the situation. For those with low-grade fever, physical cooling can be used. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, immediate medical attention is required. If your child frequently experiences this condition, consider surgical treatment after the illness is controlled to avoid recurrence. Pay attention to giving children a light diet and enhancing nutritional supplementation to aid in early recovery.