Question
A 7-year-old boy, at first, felt pain when swallowing and drinking water, noticed his voice was a bit hoarse when speaking, and has had a slight fever. How should tonsillitis in children be diagnosed and treated?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are the primary methods and medications for the clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose according to symptoms. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatment can also be considered, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsil drug injection. If the symptoms are mainly sore throat, painkillers can be considered. For those with low fever, physical cooling methods can be used. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly. These are common treatment methods. However, if a child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is suggested to consider surgery as soon as possible. During treatment, it is also important to arrange a light diet for the child and enhance nutritional supplementation to help recover as soon as possible.