Question
My child is a 2-year-old boy. He has recently started complaining of throat pain and has difficulty swallowing, and he seems to have a persistent low-grade fever. How should painful tonsillitis in young children be diagnosed and treated?
Answer
The treatment for pediatric tonsillitis first involves giving the child some anti-inflammatory medication, as well as using regional sprays or laser therapy. If there is throat pain, some painkillers can also be administered to the child. If there is a fever, choose a method of cooling based on the body temperature. If the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. If the body temperature is above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be given to the child. Tonsillitis often has a recurrent nature, so once the inflammation is controlled, surgical treatment can be considered if similar conditions persist. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain a balanced diet and ensure adequate rest time.