Question
My daughter is 6 years old and has just started to complain that it’s painful to swallow, and I’ve noticed that she seems to have difficulty swallowing and has a low-grade fever that hasn’t subsided. How should we treat the discomfort caused by pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
Antibiotics are currently the most commonly used medication for treating tonsillitis and can be used as appropriate. In addition, regional medication sprays or laser therapy can be administered, and painkillers can be used for children with obvious throat pain. If the child has persistent fever, antipyretics should be applied promptly, and physical cooling can be used if the temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius. These methods are currently among the most commonly used for treating tonsillitis. In addition, surgery can also be an option for children with recurrent episodes. Pay attention to a light diet during treatment, mainly consuming fluids.