Question
The boy is 3 years old. Initially, he said he felt pain when swallowing, and upon inspection, he had a slight cough and a low-grade fever. How should one treat a child’s tonsillitis effectively to alleviate the pain?
Answer
Treatment for pediatric tonsillitis can include selecting sensitive antibiotic medications based on bacterial culture, regional rinsing or spraying, intratonsillar injections of symptomatic medications, which are all effective. In necessary cases, such as when the child’s throat pain is severe, painkillers can be administered. If the child has a fever, it should be treated appropriately. If the fever exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, immediate medical attention is required. Tonsillitis has the characteristic of recurrent attacks. If similar conditions occur, surgery may be considered after the inflammation is controlled. Pay attention to a light diet, and mainly consume liquid foods during treatment.