Question
My 8-year-old son started feeling a sore throat and difficulty swallowing, along with a fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
The treatment methods for pediatric tonsillitis include giving the child anti-inflammatory medication, performing regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation, drug injections, and laser therapy. If the child experiences severe throat pain, painkillers can be considered; if there is a fever, antipyretic medication can be taken. It is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as there is a high fever and to consider surgery after controlling the condition to prevent recurrence. Parents should also pay attention to keeping the child warm and preventing colds that may trigger a recurrence of tonsillitis.