Question
A 9-year-old girl complaints of throat pain, finding it difficult to swallow, and experiencing a persistent low-grade fever. How should throat pain caused by tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
For treating pediatric tonsillitis, it is advisable to first administer anti-inflammatory medication to the child, along with regional rinsing or spray treatments. Injections of symptomatic medication into the tonsils can also be effective. If the child’s throat pain is severe, painkillers may be considered. When there is a persistent fever, parents should administer fever-reducing medication or seek immediate medical attention. If the inflammation recurs frequently, surgical treatment may be considered. During the treatment period, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid catching a cold to worsen the symptoms.