Question
My child is a 4-year-old boy. Initially, he felt pain when drinking water and swallowing seemed a bit difficult. He also had a slight fever and seemed lackluster. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis to relieve his discomfort?
Answer
For treatment, first, provide symptomatic medications based on the child’s symptoms. Additionally, regional treatments can be considered, including tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil injection with medication, and laser therapy. If the symptoms are primarily throat pain, consider administering analgesic medication. If the child has a fever, it should be treated accordingly. If the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, immediate medical attention is required. Tonsillitis has the characteristic of recurrent attacks. If there are similar conditions, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. At the same time, pay attention to arranging a reasonable diet and lifestyle for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.