Question
A 10-year-old boy, now in elementary school, initially complained of pain when swallowing. It was discovered that he also had a slight cough and seemed to have a persistent low-grade fever. How should infant and toddler tonsillitis be treated when the child is crying and restless?
Answer
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications can be appropriately administered. If the child’s condition is severe, regional treatments can be considered, including tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections. If the symptoms are primarily throat pain, analgesic medications can be considered. If the child continues to have a fever, parents should also give fever-reducing medications, or immediately take the child to the hospital. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to undergo surgery as soon as possible. Lastly, parents should pay attention to this disease, seek medical treatment for their children as soon as possible, and also pay attention to related preventive and health care work in their daily lives.