Question
My son is 6 years old and has a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and has been running a fever. How should I treat his tonsillitis for the best effect?
Answer
When treating a child’s tonsillitis, parents can first administer anti-inflammatory medication and can also consider local treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and injection medications. For children with prominent throat pain, analgesics can be used. If the child continues to have a fever, parents can use fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. If there are multiple acute severe cases or complications have already occurred, it is recommended to perform tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. Additionally, parents should ensure their child stays warm to prevent catching a cold that might trigger a recurrence of tonsillitis.