Question
My child is a 9-year-old boy. Initially, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and I noticed that his cough seemed more severe, and he also had a low-grade fever. What is the effective treatment for the discomfort caused by pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
For treatment, you can first provide symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms. While undergoing systemic treatment, you can also consider regional treatments to enhance efficacy, including sinus washing and direct medication injection into the tonsils. If the symptoms are mainly throat pain, you may consider giving some painkillers. If the child continues to have a fever, apply antipyretic medication promptly. For temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling (cooling) can be used. These are all commonly used treatment methods. However, if the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgery as soon as possible. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure that the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet mainly consisting of light and easy-to-digest foods. Also, pay attention to rest and avoid fatigue.