Question
Dear Baby Girl, currently 8 years old, at first, she said she felt pain when swallowing, and I found that her coughing was quite severe. Additionally, it seems like she has had a low fever that hasn’t gone away. How should one treat the discomfort caused by children’s tonsillitis?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for the clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose according to symptoms or use regional medications, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injection of medication. If the child has a sore throat, some painkillers can be administered accordingly. If the child continues to have a fever, apply antipyretic medication promptly; if the temperature does not exceed 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used. These are some of the commonly used methods for treating tonsillitis. In addition, surgery is also a viable option for children with recurrent attacks. Pay attention to a light diet in daily life, and consume mainly liquid foods during the treatment period.