Question
My son is 6 years old. He recently started complaining that drinking water feels painful in his throat. He has also been experiencing quite severe coughing and has had a slight fever. How should I treat his tonsillitis effectively to relieve his discomfort?
Answer
Generally speaking, if it’s a case of pediatric tonsillitis, it’s effective to give the child some symptomatic antibiotics. For regional treatment, it’s recommended to choose laser therapy or drug irrigation. For children with prominent symptoms of throat pain, analgesic medication can be used. If there’s a fever, choose a cooling method based on the body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be used; above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. These are all commonly used treatment methods. However, if the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it’s advisable to consider surgery as soon as possible. While treating the condition, also ensure that the child maintains a light diet and strengthens nutritional supplementation to aid in early recovery.