Question
My daughter is 2 years old. Initially, she felt pain when swallowing, accompanied by a slight cough and a persistent low fever. How should the pain from pediatric tonsillitis be treated for better effectiveness?
Answer
Generally speaking, if a child has pediatric tonsillitis, oral antibiotics can be considered for treatment, which is quite effective. Additionally, regional treatments can be performed, including tonsil crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, and laser therapy. If the sore throat symptoms are severe, some painkillers can be appropriately administered. If there is a fever, choose a cooling method based on the body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be used, and above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medicine can be taken. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child frequently suffers from tonsillitis, surgery can also be considered. During the treatment period, it is important to maintain a light diet, with fluids as the main food.