Question
My child is a 5-year-old boy, and he has been experiencing a sore throat while speaking recently, accompanied by a slight cough and low-grade fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications can be appropriately administered, along with local treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation, internal medication injections, or laser therapy. For throat pain, painkillers can be provided, and for fever, oral antipyretics can be taken. If symptoms do not subside, it is essential to seek medical attention. Tonsillitis often has a recurrent characteristic, and surgery may be considered after controlling the inflammation. Additionally, parents should ensure warmth to avoid colds that may trigger a second episode of tonsillitis.