Question
My son is 7 years old. Initially, he said it hurt to drink water, and I noticed that his cough seemed more severe, accompanied by a low-grade fever. How should one treat the discomfort caused by pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
In terms of treatment, it is generally recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions and give the child some anti-inflammatory medication. If the child’s condition is more severe, regional treatments can be combined, including tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections. For children with obvious throat pain, analgesics can be used. If the child keeps running a fever, parents should administer fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. If your child frequently experiences this condition, consider surgical treatment after the illness is controlled to avoid recurrence. Pay attention to a light diet in daily life and consume mainly liquid foods during treatment.