Question
An eight-year-old boy is experiencing throat pain, difficulty swallowing, and low-grade fever, suspected to have tonsillitis. How should one treat the pain of pediatric tonsillitis to achieve good results?
Answer
If a child is diagnosed with tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment can be adopted, providing appropriate anti-inflammatory medication. Additionally, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injections, or laser therapy can be considered. If the child’s throat pain is severe, analgesics can be administered in moderation. Fever should be controlled with antipyretic medication. These are common treatment approaches. However, if tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is advisable to consider early surgical treatment. At the same time, attention should be paid to arranging a reasonable diet and lifestyle for the child to aid in the early recovery from the disease.