Question
My child is a 8-year-old boy. Initially, he complained of pain when swallowing and noticed that it was a bit difficult to swallow, accompanied by a low-grade fever. How painful is pediatric tonsillitis, and what are the best treatment methods?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, it is first recommended to use symptomatic antibiotic medications for treatment. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatments can also be considered, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injections. For children with pronounced throat pain, analgesics can be used. If the child continues to have a fever, parents can administer fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. These methods are among the commonly used treatments for tonsillitis. Furthermore, surgery is also a viable treatment option for children who have recurrent episodes. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child receives adequate nutrition, with a diet consisting mainly of light foods, and to ensure sufficient rest to avoid fatigue.