Question
My son is 8 years old. He just started saying that he feels pain when swallowing, and I noticed that his coughing seems more severe. He also has a bit of a fever and doesn’t seem very energetic. How should a child with tonsillitis be diagnosed and treated when it is very painful?
Answer
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, it is effective to give the child some antibiotics according to the symptoms. Regional medication can also be used, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injection. If necessary, such as when the child’s throat pain is severe, some painkillers can be given. If the child continues to have a fever, timely application of antipyretics should be used; for temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be applied. If there are repeated episodes of inflammation, surgical treatment can be considered. During the treatment period, it is mainly necessary to ensure the child’s warmth and avoid catching a cold to exacerbate symptoms.