Question
My daughter is 2 years old. Initially, she had a slight pain in her throat, and it seemed a bit difficult to swallow. Now, she has a persistent high fever. How should I treat her sore throat caused by tonsillitis?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be given, along with regional irrigation or spraying, or injecting symptomatic medication into the tonsils. The efficacy is good. Painkillers can also be administered based on the child’s condition, especially when the throat pain is severe, which can help alleviate suffering. If the child continues to have a fever, apply fever-reducing medication promptly. If the temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery as soon as possible. Pay attention to a light diet during treatment and consume mainly liquid foods.