Question
My son is 9 years old and a boy. Recently, he has been experiencing pain in his throat, difficulty swallowing, and fever with lack of energy. How should we treat his red and swollen tonsillitis?
Answer
Generally speaking, for pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotic treatment can be considered to alleviate symptoms, along with regional therapy such as cleaning the tonsillar crypts or drug injections. For throat pain, painkillers can be used; if accompanied by fever, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. If the effect is not satisfactory, professional treatment should be sought. These are common treatment methods. If there are recurrent episodes, surgery is recommended. During the treatment period, it is important to supplement nutrition, eat a light diet, and get adequate rest to avoid fatigue.