Question
My son is 5 years old. Initially, he felt a sore throat when speaking and noticed difficulty in swallowing. Moreover, he now has a persistent high fever. How should a child’s tonsillitis pain be effectively treated?
Answer
To treat pediatric tonsillitis, parents can first administer some symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication to the child. Additionally, regional treatments can be performed, including tonsil crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, and laser therapy. If necessary, such as when the child’s throat pain is severe, some painkillers can be given. If there is a fever, choose a cooling method based on the body temperature; for temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be used, while oral fever-reducing medication is recommended for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. For children with recurrent inflammatory episodes, consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.