Question
My child is a 9-year-old boy. Initially, he felt a sore throat when speaking, accompanied by a slight cough. Now, he has a persistent high fever. How should we treat pediatric tonsillitis to relieve his discomfort?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be given. Additionally, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, and laser therapy can be considered. If the symptoms are mainly sore throat, painkillers can be administered. If the child’s fever does not subside, oral antipyretics can be taken. These are common treatment methods. However, if the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is advisable to consider surgery as soon as possible. During treatment, it is important to ensure the child stays warm and avoid exacerbating symptoms by catching a cold.