Question
My son is 2 years old. Initially, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and I noticed that his coughing seems more severe. Additionally, it seems like he has had a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. Please ask: How should I treat my child’s tonsillitis if it is very painful?
Answer
The treatment for pediatric tonsillitis includes giving the child anti-inflammatory medication, conducting regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and drug injections. If there are symptoms of throat pain, painkillers can be considered to alleviate the symptoms. If the fever persists, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. After the inflammation is controlled, surgery can be considered. During the treatment period, good warmth maintenance should be ensured to avoid exacerbating symptoms due to catching a cold.