Question
If an 8-year-old child experiences throat pain while drinking water, severe coughing, and persistent fever, how should this tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
The treatment for pediatric tonsillitis includes the use of antibiotics and regional medications such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar injections. If the child’s main symptom is throat pain, painkillers can be used to relieve discomfort. For persistent fever, it is recommended to use fever-reducing drugs or to take the child to the hospital immediately. If a child frequently experiences tonsillitis, and symptoms are controlled after treatment, surgery can be considered to prevent recurrent episodes. During the treatment period, it is advised to maintain a light diet and consume mainly liquid foods.