Question
A 12-year-old boy, a pre-school child, is experiencing a sore throat accompanied by coughing and low fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
When treating pediatric tonsillitis, medication for inflammation can be chosen under a doctor’s guidance, along with regional treatments such as tonsil washing or injection therapy. Simultaneously, painkillers can be used for sore throat, and antipyretic medication can be taken if fever is present. If symptoms do not subside, professional medical assistance should be sought. For patients who experience multiple acute severe symptoms or complications, it is recommended to consider tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. After recovery, it is suggested that children engage in moderate exercise to strengthen their immunity and avoid recurrence.