Question
A 7-year-old boy, now in elementary school, has recently been experiencing throat pain, severe coughing, and fever. What are effective treatment methods for pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
Appropriate use of antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications can be employed for systemic treatment, and regional treatments such as tonsil pocket irrigation and tonsil injection medications can also be considered to enhance efficacy. Depending on the child’s condition, painkillers can be administered to alleviate severe throat pain. If the fever persists, parents can use fever-reducing medication or seek immediate medical attention. If the medication treatment is ineffective and recurrent, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is advisable to maintain a light diet and consume mainly liquid foods.