Question
My son is 7 years old. Recently, he has been experiencing a sore throat while speaking, severe coughing, and a bit of fever with a lack of energy. How should pediatric tonsillitis be diagnosed and treated?
Answer
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications can be appropriately administered. In severe cases, regional treatments such as tonsil washing or injection drugs may be considered. Painkillers can be given for throat pain, and antipyretics for fever. In severe cases, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If tonsillitis occurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgery early on and take precautions to keep warm to avoid recurrent inflammation due to colds.