Question
My child is a 7-year-old boy. Initially, he felt pain when drinking water and swallowing was a bit difficult, accompanied by a low-grade fever. What is the treatment for tonsillitis in children that is very painful?
Answer
Generally, for pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotic treatment can be administered to address the symptoms, which tends to be quite effective. At the same time, regional treatment can be chosen in conjunction with systemic treatment to enhance the efficacy, including methods such as tonsil crypt irrigation and direct tonsil injection of medication. If the main symptom is throat pain, painkillers can be considered. If there is a fever, choose a cooling method based on body temperature; for temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used, while oral antipyretics are recommended for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. For those with recurrent inflammatory episodes, surgical treatment can be considered. During the treatment period, special attention should be paid to staying warm and avoiding catching a cold to worsen symptoms.