Question
My child is a 2-year-old boy. Initially, he complained of pain when swallowing and I noticed his cough seemed more severe. Additionally, the child now has a persistent high fever. How should a crying child’s tonsillitis be treated for the best results?
Answer
Treatment for pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotic medications based on the results of bacterial cultures. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injections can be considered. If the main symptom is throat pain, some painkillers can be administered to the child. If there are fever symptoms, some antipyretic medications can be taken. In severe cases, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. For recurrent inflammatory episodes, surgical treatment may be considered. Lastly, parents should pay close attention to this condition, seek medical treatment for their children as soon as possible, and take good care of related preventive and health care work.