Question
My son is 3 years old. At first, he felt pain when drinking water, and his voice was a bit hoarse when talking. He has also had a slight fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
The treatment for pediatric tonsillitis includes antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs, which parents can choose according to the symptoms. In addition, regional treatment methods such as tonsil crypt irrigation or injection drugs can also be tried. For severe throat pain, you can give the child oral painkillers to relieve the pain. If there is a fever, cooling methods can be selected based on body temperature; physical cooling measures can be used if the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, while fever-reducing medication can be taken if it is above 38.5 degrees Celsius. If the child frequently experiences this condition, consider surgery after the condition is controlled to avoid recurrent attacks. During treatment, pay attention to providing adequate nutrition, maintaining a light diet, and ensuring sufficient rest to avoid overexertion.