Question
My daughter is 2 years old. She has just started to feel a sore throat when she speaks, and I noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult, along with a low-grade fever. How should we treat her tonsillitis, which is causing her to cry and fuss?
Answer
The general suggestion for treatment is to follow the doctor’s orders and administer anti-inflammatory medication to the child. If the condition is severe, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and injections may be considered. Painkillers can be administered if necessary. If the fever persists, parents can use fever-reducing medication or seek immediate medical attention. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is advisable to consider surgery as soon as possible. After the condition improves, it is recommended to let the child engage in moderate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.