Question
A 8-year-old boy, starting primary school, experienced sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
When a child has tonsillitis, the first choice of treatment is appropriate antibiotic medication. Regional treatments can consider laser therapy or drug lavage. If the child’s throat is very painful, pain relievers may be considered. If there is a fever, choose a method of cooling down based on body temperature. If the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. If the body temperature is above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. If there are recurrent episodes, surgical treatment may be considered. During the treatment period, it is recommended to supplement nutrition, eat light foods, and ensure adequate rest to avoid fatigue.