Question
A boy, already 1 year old, initially felt a sore throat while speaking, accompanied by a slight cough and fever with lack of energy. How should red swelling of the child’s tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are among the main methods of clinical treatment for pediatric tonsillitis, and parents can choose according to the symptoms. In addition, regional treatments can be performed, such as tonsil irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, and laser therapy. In cases of severe sore throat, analgesics can be appropriately administered; if fever is present, cooling methods should be selected based on body temperature. During the treatment period, it is important to maintain a light diet with a focus on fluids. In cases of recurrent attacks, surgical treatment may be considered.