Question
A 10-year-old boy, in elementary school, has recently been experiencing symptoms such as sore throat, pain when drinking water, coughing, and low fever. How should infant and toddler tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Generally speaking, for pediatric tonsillitis, it can be considered to have the child take antibiotics, which are usually effective. Alternatively, regional cleaning or regional spraying can also be done, or symptomatic medication can be injected into the tonsils, all of which can be effective. If the main symptom is throat pain, painkillers can be considered. If the child has a fever, fever-reducing medication can be taken, but if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. In addition to medication treatment, if the child has recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment can be considered. Parents should pay attention to keeping the child warm and avoiding colds that may trigger a recurrence of tonsillitis.