Question
My son is 9 years old. Initially, he said he felt pain when swallowing, and I noticed that his swallowing seemed a bit difficult. He also has a low-grade fever. How should infant and toddler tonsillitis be treated for the pain?
Answer
For treatment, you can first provide symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms. You can also perform regional rinsing or spraying, or inject symptomatic medication into the tonsils. The efficacy is good. If the throat pain is severe, you can give some painkillers. If the child has a fever, they can take antipyretic medication. In severe cases, it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If there are repeated acute severe episodes or complications, it is suggested to perform tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides for two weeks. Pay attention to a light diet in daily life, and mainly consume liquid foods during treatment.