Question
Dear parents, our daughter is currently 3 years old. Initially, she had a slight pain in her throat, accompanied by a mild cough and low-grade fever. How should we treat her tonsillitis with red and swollen throat?
Answer
Treating pediatric tonsillitis first involves giving 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. If the symptoms are primarily throat pain, consider giving some painkillers. If the child has a fever as well, then appropriate antipyretic measures should be taken. If the fever exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, it is necessary to seek medical attention as soon as possible. These are common treatment methods. However, if the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgery as soon as possible. At the same time, also pay attention to arranging a reasonable diet and rest habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.