Question
My child is a 5-year-old boy. Initially, he said he had a sore throat, and I noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and he also had a slight fever and lost his energy. Please ask: How should children with tonsillitis be treated if it is very painful?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are the main methods of clinical treatment for pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose the medication based on the symptoms, and regional treatment can also be performed, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or injection of internal medication. For severe throat pain, some painkillers can be given to relieve the pain. If there is a fever, oral antipyretics can be taken; if the symptoms cannot be controlled, it is imperative to seek medical attention. Tonsillitis is prone to recurrence; if there are similar situations, consider surgery after treatment. During the treatment period, attention should be paid to diet and hygiene as well as sufficient rest time.