Question
My daughter is 3 years old, and she recently said she has a sore throat, severe cough, and a lack of energy with fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated for the best effect?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, it is recommended to administer symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. Regional rinsing or spraying, or even injecting symptomatic medication into the tonsils can also be effective. For sore throat, painkillers can be given to the child. Additionally, if there is a low-grade fever, physical cooling methods can be adopted. When the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. If the medication treatment is not effective and the condition recurs, it is advisable to consider surgical treatment. During treatment, it is important to ensure that the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet mainly consisting of light and easy-to-digest foods. Resting sufficiently and avoiding fatigue is also recommended.