Question
My daughter is 7 years old and has recently been experiencing a sore throat, slight cough, and fever. She also seems lackluster. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated for optimal effectiveness?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, appropriate use of anti-inflammatory medication can be considered for treatment, along with regional treatments to enhance efficacy, such as tonsil lavage or direct administration of medication to the tonsils. If the child’s throat pain is severe, some painkillers may be recommended to alleviate symptoms. If the child continues to have a fever, parents can administer fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. These are common treatment methods, but if the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is advisable to consider surgery as early as possible. Parents should also ensure warmth and avoid catching a cold to prevent a recurrence of tonsillitis.