Question
My son is a 4-year-old boy. Initially, he complained of a sore throat, and I noticed that his coughing seemed more severe. Additionally, he had a low-grade fever. How should I diagnose and treat his tonsillitis with red and swollen tonsils?
Answer
Treatment for pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotic medications based on bacterial culture, along with regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsillar intramuscular injections, and laser therapy. If the child’s throat pain is significant, painkillers can be administered. For persistent fever, antipyretics should be used promptly; for temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be applied.