Question
My daughter is 2 years old. Initially, she felt a sore throat when speaking, and now she has a severe cough. She also has a persistent high fever. How should I treat her tonsillitis, which is very painful?
Answer
You can appropriately administer some antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications. You can also consider regional irrigation or spraying, and injections of symptomatic medication can be given to the tonsils. These treatments are generally effective. In cases of sore throat, you can also give the child painkillers. If there is a low-grade fever, you can use physical methods to lower the body temperature. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly. If the medication is not effective and there are recurrent episodes, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. While being treated, it is also important to provide the child with a light diet and enhance nutritional supplementation to help them recover as soon as possible.