Question
My son is 5 years old and has been experiencing symptoms of throat pain, slight coughing, and low-grade fever that hasn’t subsided. How should I treat his tonsillitis and throat pain?
Answer
Treating pediatric tonsillitis often involves the use of antibiotics and symptomatic treatment, which can be quite effective. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatments such as cleaning the tonsillar cavity or injecting regional drugs can also be considered. Painkillers can be used according to the child’s condition, especially to relieve severe throat pain. Some children may have a fever, in which case oral fever-reducing medication can be taken; if it is not effective, medical assistance should be sought. If inflammation recurs frequently, surgery may be considered. Meanwhile, maintaining a light diet and increasing nutritional supplementation can help in a quicker recovery.