Question
My child is a 6-year-old boy. Initially, he had a slight sore throat, and I noticed that he was coughing quite severely, accompanied by a low-grade fever. How should a child with tonsillitis be treated for the pain?
Answer
Antibiotics are commonly used in the treatment of tonsillitis and can be chosen appropriately. If the child’s condition is more severe, regional treatments can be combined, including tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections. If the symptoms are mainly sore throat, painkillers can be considered. If the child has a fever, it should be treated with antipyretics. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, it is necessary to seek medical attention as soon as possible. In cases of recurrent acute severe episodes or existing complications, it is recommended to perform tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides for two weeks. At the same time, attention should also be paid to arranging a reasonable diet and sleep habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.