Question
Dear parents, our little girl is currently 3 years old. She recently started complaining of pain when swallowing, along with a severe cough and persistent low fever. How can we treat her tonsillitis effectively?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, it’s first recommended to use symptomatic antibiotic medications. For more severe cases, regional treatments can be combined, including tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections. If the child primarily experiences throat pain, parents may consider giving some pain relief medication. For those with persistent low fever, physical cooling methods can be employed. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°, it’s important to seek medical attention promptly. If a child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it’s advisable to consider surgery as early as possible. During treatment, it’s also important to ensure the child has a light diet and adequate nutritional supplementation to aid in a quick recovery.