Question
My child is a 9-year-old boy. He just started saying that his throat hurts, and I noticed that his coughing seems more severe, and it seems like he’s been running a low fever all the time. What should be done to treat pediatric tonsillitis effectively?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are the main methods and medications for clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose according to the situation. In addition, regional treatments such as tonsil irrigation, intravenous medication injection, and laser therapy can also be considered. If the child has severe throat pain, painkillers can be administered appropriately. At the same time, physical cooling measures can be taken for low fever. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, seek medical attention promptly. If the medication is not effective and recurs frequently, consider surgical treatment. Pay attention to keeping warm during treatment to avoid exacerbating symptoms.