Question
My daughter is 3 years old. She recently started saying that it hurts when she swallows, and I noticed she has a slight cough. Now, she has a persistent high fever. How should I treat her sore tonsils?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications are currently the primary methods and drugs for treating pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose treatments based on symptoms and can also combine them with some local treatment methods, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections. If the throat pain is severe, some painkillers can be administered appropriately. If the child has a fever, fever reduction should be considered. If the fever exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, immediate medical attention is required. In cases of recurrent acute severe episodes or complications, it is recommended to perform tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides in two weeks. During treatment, it is also important to provide the child with a light diet and enhance nutritional supplementation to aid in early recovery.