Question
My child is a 7-year-old boy. Initially, he felt a sore throat while speaking, and I noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult. Additionally, he seems to have a low-grade fever that hasn’t gone away. How should I treat tonsillitis in children who are very painful?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotic medications are mainly used, and sensitive drugs can be chosen based on bacterial culture, with good results. While undergoing systemic treatment, regional therapy can also be chosen to enhance efficacy, including methods such as pus pocket irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. If the child’s sore throat is severe, it is recommended to give some painkillers based on the situation. If the child continues to have a fever, parents should also administer antipyretic medication or immediately take the child to the hospital. If the drug treatment is not effective and the condition recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. During treatment, it is also important to provide children with a light diet, enhance nutritional supplementation, and help them recover as soon as possible.