Question
My son is 7 years old. He recently started saying that drinking water causes throat pain. I noticed that his coughing seems more severe, and he also has a slight fever and lacks energy. How should we treat pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are the main methods and medications for treating pediatric tonsillitis in clinical settings, and parents can choose according to the condition. Additionally, regional treatments can be considered, including tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil intramuscular injection, and laser therapy. For children with severe throat pain, painkillers can be administered, and for those with mild fever, antipyretics may be considered. If medication treatment is ineffective and the condition recurs, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. It is also important to arrange a reasonable diet and lifestyle for the child to help the disease recover quickly.