Question
My son is 3 years old. He started to complain of a sore throat while speaking, and I noticed that he has difficulty swallowing. He also has a low-grade fever. How should I treat his painful tonsillitis?
Answer
In terms of treatment, it is generally recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions and give the child some symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. In addition to systemic treatment, regional treatment can be chosen to enhance the efficacy, including methods such as tonsil pocket irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. If the child’s main symptom is throat pain, parents can consider giving some painkillers to relieve the discomfort. If the child continues to have a fever, parents should also administer antipyretic medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. Tonsillitis has the characteristic of recurrent attacks. If similar conditions exist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure that the child is kept warm and to avoid catching a cold, which could exacerbate symptoms.