Question
My child is a 9-year-old boy. He has recently started experiencing throat pain, difficulty swallowing, accompanied by a slight fever and lack of energy. How should one treat tonsillitis in children for the best results?
Answer
The most commonly used method for treating tonsillitis is antibiotics, which can be used as appropriate. In addition to overall treatment, regional treatments can also be chosen to enhance effectiveness, such as gargling, direct medication injection into the tonsils, etc. If the main symptom is throat pain, consider using painkillers. If the child has a fever, a small amount of antipyretic medicine can be taken, but if the fever persists, please seek medical attention promptly. In addition to medication treatment, if the child frequently experiences inflammation, parents may consider surgical treatment. After the condition improves, it is recommended to let the child engage in moderate exercise to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence.