Question
A 11-year-old boy, in elementary school, has just started to complain of pain when swallowing. He also seems to be coughing more severely, and now he has a persistent high fever. How should infants and young children with tonsillitis and swelling be treated?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, it is first advisable to use targeted antibiotic medications, as well as regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injections. If the child experiences throat pain, some painkillers may be considered. If the child continues to have a high fever, oral antipyretics can be administered. These are common treatment methods, but if the child frequently suffers from tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment as soon as possible. During the treatment period, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid exacerbating symptoms by catching a cold.