Question
My child is a 3-year-old boy. He just started feeling a sore throat when speaking, and I noticed that his coughing seems more severe, and he seems to have a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. What should be done to effectively treat pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
In treating this condition, it is possible to give the child symptomatic antibiotic medications, as well as regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and injections. If the child’s sore throat is particularly severe, it is recommended to use some painkillers to alleviate symptoms. If the child has a fever, it should be appropriately reduced; if it exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. For cases with recurrent inflammatory episodes, surgical treatment may be considered. At the same time, attention should also be paid to arranging a reasonable diet and sleep habits for the child to help the disease recover sooner.