Question
My daughter is 4 years old. Initially, she complained of pain when swallowing and drinking water. It seems that her coughing has also become more severe, and she has had a slight fever as well. How should we treat the sore throat caused by pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
When treating pediatric tonsillitis, consider giving the child symptomatic antibiotic medication. If the condition is severe, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections can also be considered. For those with obvious sore throat symptoms, painkillers can be used. If the child continues to have a fever, timely use of antipyretics is recommended. For temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be considered. If the child frequently experiences this condition, surgical treatment can be considered after the condition stabilizes. It is also important to pay attention to the child’s reasonable diet and lifestyle habits to help the disease recover sooner.