Question
An 8-year-old boy, in elementary school, complained of pain when swallowing, noticed with a slight cough, and it seemed like he had a persistent low-grade fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
To treat pediatric tonsillitis, parents can first give the child some symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatment can also be performed, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. If the child’s main symptom is throat pain, parents may consider giving some painkillers for relief. If the fever persists, oral antipyretics can be taken. If the medication is not effective and the condition recurs, surgical treatment is recommended. Pay attention to a light diet during the treatment period, with a focus on liquid foods.