Question
My son is 8 years old. He recently started complaining of a sore throat and I noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult, and he seems to have a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. How should one treat and relieve the discomfort of pediatric tonsillitis effectively?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, it is first recommended to use symptomatic antibiotic medications. If the child’s condition is more severe, regional treatments can be combined, including tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injections. If the child primarily has symptoms of throat pain, parents can consider giving some painkillers to alleviate the discomfort. If the child continues to have a fever, parents should also administer fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to undergo surgery as soon as possible. After the condition improves, it is suggested to engage in moderate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.