Question
My son is 9 years old. He recently started saying that drinking water feels painful in his throat. He also has a slight cough and a low-grade fever. How should I treat his pediatric tonsillitis with sore throat?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the primary methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose symptomatic treatments, and while taking medication, they can also undergo some local treatments, such as rinsing or direct application of medication, which can help consolidate the treatment effect. In cases of sore throat, children can be given painkillers. If the child continues to have a fever, timely application of fever-reducing medication is recommended. For temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. In cases of repeated acute severe episodes or existing complications, it is suggested to perform tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides for two weeks. At the same time, it is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and lifestyle for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.