Question
Dear Parent, my son is just over 9 months old. Initially, he mentioned that he felt pain when swallowing, and I noticed his voice was a bit hoarse. Now, he has a persistent high fever. How should we treat the pain from pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are primarily used. The choice of medication can be based on the sensitivity determined from bacterial cultures, which tends to be effective. In addition to systemic treatment, regional treatments can be chosen to enhance the efficacy, including methods such as pus cavity irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. For children with obvious throat pain, analgesic medication can be administered. If there is also a low-grade fever, physical cooling methods can be used. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly. If a child repeatedly experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery as soon as possible. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child stays warm and to avoid catching a cold that could exacerbate symptoms.