Question
My son is 8 years old. Initially, he said he felt pain when swallowing, and I noticed that his swallowing seemed a bit difficult. He also has a slight fever and lacks energy. How should a child with tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Generally speaking, for a child with tonsillitis, antibiotic treatment can be considered, along with regional treatments such as cleaning the tonsillar crypts, internal medication injection, and laser therapy. If the child’s main symptom is throat pain, it is recommended to use painkillers under the physician’s advice to alleviate symptoms. If there is a fever, it can be appropriately reduced; if the body temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. In addition to medication treatment, if the child frequently suffers from tonsillitis, surgical treatment can also be an option. During the treatment period, it is important to maintain hygienic eating and get adequate rest.