Question

An 8-year-old boy is experiencing throat pain, difficulty swallowing, and a low-grade fever. How should a child with tonsillitis be treated?

Answer

For pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotic treatment can be considered, as well as regional treatments such as rinsing or spraying medications, or injecting symptomatic drugs. In severe cases of throat pain, pain-relieving medications can be used. When fever reduction is needed, choose a cooling method based on body temperature, such as physical cooling or oral antipyretics. If the medication treatment is ineffective and the condition recurs frequently, surgical treatment may be considered. During the treatment period, maintain a light diet, focusing on fluids.