Question
My daughter is 8 years old and has recently been experiencing sore throat, pain when drinking water, mild coughing, and persistent fever. How should we treat pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, appropriate antibiotic medications can be used for treatment, along with local treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation or drug injections. Painkillers can be administered to relieve severe throat pain, and oral fever-reducing medications can also be taken. Surgery is also a viable treatment option, particularly suitable for children with recurrent episodes. During the treatment period, it’s important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.