Question
My son is 9 years old, and he has recently started to feel a sore throat, with his voice becoming hoarse, accompanied by a slight fever. How should one treat pediatric tonsillitis effectively if it is very painful?
Answer
When treating a child’s tonsillitis, the first step is to administer anti-inflammatory medication, while also conducting regional treatments such as cleaning the tonsillar interior, medication injections, and laser therapy. If the child experiences throat pain, painkillers can be administered. If the child has a fever, it can be appropriately reduced; if the body temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, medical attention should be sought promptly. If the medication treatment is ineffective and symptoms recur, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. At the same time, it is important to provide the child with a light diet, increase nutritional supplements, and help them recover sooner.