Question
My son is 8 years old and has recently been experiencing throat pain, difficulty swallowing, and fever. How should I treat his pediatric tonsillitis for optimal effectiveness?
Answer
For such conditions, antibiotic treatment can be considered, along with local treatments such as tonsil irrigation or intralesional injections. For children withobvious throat pain, painkillers can be used. If there is a fever, it can be reduced physically if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, and oral fever-reducing medication can be taken if it is above 38.5 degrees Celsius. Surgery is applicable for children with recurrent attacks. During treatment, attention should be paid to maintaining dietary hygiene and ensuring sufficient rest time.