Question
My child is a 7-year-old boy. Initially, he felt pain when swallowing water and drinking. He has been experiencing severe coughing and a low-grade fever. How should I treat his tonsillitis effectively to alleviate his crying and distress?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications are currently the main methods and drugs for treating pediatric tonsillitis, and parents can choose according to symptoms. If the child’s condition is more severe, some regional treatments can be combined, including tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injection medications. If necessary, such as when the child’s throat pain is particularly severe, some painkillers can be administered. If there is a fever, cooling methods should be chosen based on body temperature; physical cooling can be used for temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, while oral fever-reducing medications can be taken for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. For patients with recurrent acute and severe conditions or those with complications, it is recommended to consider tonsillectomy after two weeks of acute inflammation subsiding. During treatment, it is also important to maintain hygienic eating habits and ensure sufficient rest time.