Question
My son is 9 years old. Initially, he said he felt pain when swallowing, and I noticed he had a slight cough and seemed to have a low-grade fever all the time. How should I treat his tonsillitis effectively?
Answer
The treatment methods for pediatric tonsillitis include antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs, which can be chosen based on the symptoms for systemic or regional use, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or tonsil injection. If the throat pain is severe, it is recommended to use painkillers to relieve the symptoms; if there is fever, fever reducers can be taken. In case of high fever, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly. In addition to medication, if a child has recurrent tonsillitis, surgical treatment can be considered. During the treatment period, it is important to keep warm and avoid catching a cold to worsen the symptoms.