Question
My child is a 3-year-old boy. He recently started saying he has a sore throat and I noticed he’s having difficulty swallowing. He also has a low-grade fever. How should children’s tonsillitis and throat pain be treated?
Answer
In clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are primarily used, and the choice of medication can be based on the sensitivity of the bacteria, which tends to be effective. Regional therapy can also be considered, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injections. If the child’s throat pain is particularly severe, some painkillers may be recommended to alleviate symptoms. If the child also has a slight fever, it should be treated appropriately. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly. In cases of recurrent acute severe episodes or complications, it is recommended to perform tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides for two weeks. Finally, parents are advised to take this disease seriously, bring their children to medical treatment as soon as possible, and pay attention to related preventive and health care work in their daily lives.