Question
My child is a 8-year-old boy. Initially, he said he had a sore throat, and I found that he was coughing quite severely. He also had a slight fever and seemed lackluster. What should be done for the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
Antibiotic medications are commonly used for the treatment of tonsillitis and can be chosen appropriately. Regional treatment methods can also be combined, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections, which are quite effective. If the sore throat is severe, some painkillers may be given. If the child continues to have a persistent fever, oral antipyretics can be administered. Tonsillitis has the characteristic of recurrent attacks. If there are similar conditions, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. Finally, I hope that parents can pay attention to this disease, take their children to the doctor for treatment as soon as possible, and also pay attention to doing related preventive and healthcare work in daily life.