Question
A 7-year-old boy, now in elementary school, has recently started experiencing throat pain when swallowing, accompanied by slight coughing, a bit of fever, and a lack of energy. How should infants and young children with swollen tonsils be treated?
Answer
Generally speaking, for pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotic treatment can be considered; in addition, regional sprays or laser therapy can also be used. When the child has severe throat pain, painkillers can be given. If the child continues to have a fever, it is recommended that parents use fever-reducing medicine or seek immediate medical attention. The above are common treatment methods. If tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is advisable to consider surgery early. Parents should pay attention to keeping warm to avoid catching a cold that could lead to a recurrence of tonsillitis.