Question
My child is an 8-year-old boy. Initially, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and he has been experiencing severe coughing. Now, he has a persistent fever that doesn’t seem to go away. How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis pain?
Answer
Generally speaking, if it’s a case of pediatric tonsillitis, it is effective to administer some antibiotics to the child symptomatically. Additionally, regional treatments can be carried out, including tonsil crypt irrigation, intra-tonsillar drug injections, and laser therapy. Under conditions of throat pain, painkillers can also be given to the child. If the child continues to have a persistent fever, some fever-reducing medications can be taken orally. These methods are currently commonly used in the treatment of tonsillitis. Moreover, surgery is also a feasible option, suitable for children with recurrent attacks. At the same time, attention should also be paid to arranging reasonable dietary and rest habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.