Question
My 6-year-old son has been experiencing throat discomfort, frequent coughing, and a persistent low-grade fever. How should I handle the inflammation of his tonsillitis?
Answer
When a child has tonsillitis, it can be initially treated with symptomatic antibiotics, and regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation or direct drug injection may be considered. If there is throat pain, painkillers can be considered. For fever, physical or oral fever-reducing medication can be taken based on body temperature. Tonsillitis is prone to recurrence, and after the inflammation is controlled, surgery may be considered. Parents should pay attention to keeping the child warm to avoid colds that could trigger a relapse of inflammation.