Question
A 7-year-old boy, now in elementary school, initially complained of a sore throat while speaking, and noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, he’s been running a slight fever. How should tonsillitis in children be treated if it’s quite painful?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose symptomatic treatment, and in addition to systemic medication, regional treatment can also be performed, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or tonsil intravenous medication injection. If the child’s sore throat is quite severe, it is recommended to administer analgesics according to the situation. If the fever persists, oral antipyretics can be taken. Tonsillitis has the characteristic of recurrent attacks; after the inflammation is controlled, surgery can be considered. Moreover, parents should pay attention to keeping their children well-warmed in daily life to prevent catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.