Question
A 3-year-old boy has just started to feel a sore throat when speaking, and he seems to have difficulty swallowing. He also has a slight fever and lacks energy. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
To treat pediatric tonsillitis, parents can give the child anti-inflammatory medication, perform local rinses or sprays, or inject symptomatic medications into the tonsils. These methods are all effective. If the child’s main symptom is throat pain, parents may consider giving a small amount of pain relief medication to alleviate the discomfort. If the child continues to have a fever, parents should use fever-reducing medication or seek immediate medical attention. In cases of multiple acute severe symptoms or complications, it is recommended to perform tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides for two weeks. During treatment, it is important to ensure warmth and avoid exacerbating symptoms.