Question
A 10-year-old boy, who is in school, has a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and appears to have a low-grade fever that hasn’t subsided. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Treatment for pediatric tonsillitis may include anti-inflammatory medication, local sprays or laser therapy, pain relievers to alleviate severe throat pain, and the use of fever-reducing medication. For patients with recurrent tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgery early on and pay attention to reasonable dietary and lifestyle arrangements to aid in recovery.