Question
My son is 3 years old. Initially, he had a slight sore throat, and I noticed that his coughing seemed more severe, and now he has a persistent high fever. How should one treat pediatric tonsillitis effectively when it’s very painful?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, the first step is to use antibiotic medications for symptomatic treatment. For more severe cases, regional treatment methods such as tonsil crypt irrigation and injection medications can be adopted. For throat pain in children, appropriate painkillers can be used. Additionally, if the child continues to have a fever, it is important to promptly apply fever-reducing medication. For temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling(cooling) can be considered. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, surgical treatment can also be an option. During the treatment period, attention should also be paid to maintaining dietary hygiene and providing sufficient rest time.