Question
My son is 5 years old. Initially, he said he felt pain when swallowing, and I noticed that his swallowing seemed a bit difficult. At the same time, he’s been a bit feverish. What should be the treatment for a child with tonsillitis who is crying and restless?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, first, you can use some symptomatic antibiotic medications. While undergoing systemic treatment, you can also choose regional treatments to enhance the efficacy, including hidden pocket irrigation, direct injection of medication into the tonsil, etc. If the symptoms are mainly throat pain, consider giving some painkillers. If the child has fever symptoms, they can take some antipyretic medications. In severe cases, it is advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Besides these medication treatment methods, if the child frequently recurs inflammation, parents can consult with a doctor to consider surgery for treatment. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their child well-warmed to prevent catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.
