Question
My son is 2 years old. Initially, he had a bit of pain in his throat, and I noticed that his coughing seemed more severe, and he’s been running a low-grade fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Antibiotic medications are commonly used for treating tonsillitis and can be selected appropriately. In addition to systemic treatment, regional treatment can also be considered to enhance efficacy, including methods such as tonsil pocket irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. If the child’s main symptom is a sore throat, parents can consider giving some painkillers to alleviate discomfort. In case of persistent fever, apply fever reducers promptly. If the fever does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling measures can be taken. For children who repeatedly experience tonsillitis, it is advisable to consider early surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child stays warm to avoid exacerbating symptoms.