Question
My son is 9 years old. He recently started experiencing a sore throat, with quite severe coughing and a low-grade fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated effectively?
Answer
Generally, the treatment for pediatric tonsillitis includes symptomatic medication such as antibiotics, which are quite effective. In addition to systemic medication, local therapy can also be performed, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or tonsil intramuscular injection. If the child’s throat pain is severe, it is recommended to provide painkillers based on the situation. In the case of fever, if the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used; if above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. In addition to the above medication treatment methods, if the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, surgery may be considered. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain good diet and hygiene as well as sufficient rest time.