Question
My daughter is 7 years old. She recently started saying that swallowing is painful, and I’ve noticed that it seems a bit difficult for her to swallow. At the same time, she seems to have a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. How should I treat her painful pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
For pediatric tonsillitis, parents can first give the child some symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. If the child’s condition is more severe, regional treatments can be combined, including tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injection medications. In necessary cases, such as when the child’s swallowing pain is particularly severe, painkillers can be administered. If the child still has a slight fever, it should be considered for antipyretic treatment. If the fever exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. For those with recurrent acute severe cases or complications, it is recommended to perform tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During the treatment period, attention should also be paid to maintaining dietary hygiene and ensuring adequate rest time.