Patient's question:
My child is a boy, 8 years old. At first, he said he had a sore throat, and I noticed that his cough seemed to be quite severe as well. Additionally, it seems like his low-grade fever hasn't gone away. I would like to ask: How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated?Doctor's answer:
For treatment, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be given based on the child's symptoms. Local flushing or topical sprays can also be used. Medications can also be injected into the tonsils, and the efficacy is quite good. In cases of sore throat, pain relievers can be given to the child. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen based on the temperature. Below 38.5°C, physical cooling methods can be used. If the temperature is above 38.5°C, oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. Tonsillitis is characterized by recurrent episodes. If similar cases occur, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. Parents should also pay attention to keeping the child warm to prevent catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.