Question
My son is 9 years old, and he has recently started to complain of throat pain while speaking and finds swallowing somewhat difficult. He also has a persistent low-grade fever. How should one treat tonsillitis pain in children?
Answer
Currently, antibiotics are one of the common methods used to treat tonsillitis and can be considered for use. In addition to medication, regional treatments can also be performed, such as cleansing or directly applying medication to enhance the effect. If the child’s throat pain is severe, it is recommended to use painkillers to alleviate symptoms. For fever, cooling methods can be chosen based on the body temperature; if it is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be considered, and if it is above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. For recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment can be considered. During this period, it is important to ensure the child gets plenty of rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.