Question
My son is 5 years old, and he’s been having a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and a lack of energy with a fever. How should we treat his tonsillitis?
Answer
Treatment for pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotic medications based on bacterial culture, performing local rinsing or spraying, injecting symptomatic medications into the tonsils, or considering the use of painkillers to relieve pain, especially when the sore throat is severe. If the child has a fever, it can be moderately reduced; if the body temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, medical attention should be sought promptly. If tonsillitis recurs frequently, surgery may be considered. During treatment, it is important to maintain good dietary hygiene and provide sufficient rest time.