Question
My son is 4 years old. Initially, he had a slight pain in his throat, accompanied by a mild cough and a persistent low-grade fever. How should I treat his painful tonsillitis?
Answer
For effective treatment of tonsillitis, it is advisable to choose symptomatic medications with anti-inflammatory properties under a doctor’s guidance. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injections can be performed. For children with prominent symptoms of throat pain, analgesic drugs can be administered. Some children may also have a fever, in which case, oral antipyretics can be given. If the symptoms do not subside,…