Question
Dear parents, our daughter is currently 1 year old. Recently, she has been experiencing a sore throat, discomfort while drinking water, and severe coughing with persistent high fever. How should we treat the sore throat caused by pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
Treatment should follow medical advice, which includes administering anti-inflammatory medication to the child and may involve regional treatments such as tonsil lavage or injection of medication. For children with significant sore throat, painkillers can be used. If the fever persists, timely use of fever-reducing medication is recommended. If the temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical methods of cooling can be adopted. When tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is advisable to consider surgical treatment early on, while ensuring the child gets adequate rest and increases their intake of vegetables and fruits.