Question
My daughter is 1 year old. When she first started talking, she felt a sore throat, accompanied by severe coughing and a slight fever, and she seemed not herself. I would like to ask, how should one treat a young child’s painful tonsillitis?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with anti-inflammatory medication can be used, along with some local treatment measures such as gargling to enhance efficacy. If the child’s throat pain is severe, it is recommended to use painkillers to relieve symptoms. If the child continues to have a fever, parents can use fever-reducing medication or seek immediate medical attention. If your child frequently experiences this condition, consider surgery after the illness is controlled to prevent recurrence. During treatment, it is also important to maintain good dietary hygiene and sufficient rest.