Question
My daughter is 7 years old. Initially, she felt a sore throat while speaking, and I noticed her coughing seemed more severe. Additionally, she’s been running a slight fever. What should be the best way to treat her pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
For treatment, you can first administer symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms, and also perform some localized treatments, such as rinsing or directly applying medication, which can help consolidate the effects. If there is a sore throat, you can also give the child some painkillers. For persistent fever, use antipyretic medication promptly. If the body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, consider physical cooling methods. Tonsillitis has a tendency to recur; if there are similar conditions, consider surgery after the inflammation is controlled. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their child warm to prevent catching a cold and causing a recurrence of tonsillitis.