Question
My son is 8 years old and a boy. He recently started saying that he has pain when swallowing, and I noticed that his swallowing seems a bit difficult. He also has a slight fever. How should I treat the pain of my child’s tonsillitis effectively?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs under the guidance of a doctor to alleviate the inflammatory symptoms effectively. Additionally, regional treatments can be performed, including tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil intralesional injection, and laser therapy. For children with obvious throat pain, analgesic medications can be used. If the child still has a slight fever, it should be considered to reduce the fever accordingly. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, it is necessary to seek medical attention as soon as possible. These are common treatment methods, but if the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is advisable to consider surgery as early as possible. During this period, make sure the child gets plenty of rest and eats more vegetables and fruits.