Question
My child is a 3-year-old boy. He recently started saying that drinking water hurts his throat, and he has been experiencing quite severe coughing, along with a slight fever. What treatment methods are available for painful pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
It is appropriate to administer some antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications. If the child’s condition is severe, regional treatments can be considered, including tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections. For children with prominent sore throat symptoms, analgesic medication can be used. If the child continues to have a persistent fever, oral antipyretics can be taken. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent attacks. If similar conditions exist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. Pay attention to a light diet during treatment and mainly consume liquid foods.