Question
A 7-year-old boy, in elementary school, initially experienced a slight sore throat, noticed difficulty in swallowing, and it seemed like he had a low-grade fever that never went away. How should a child with a sore throat and high fever be treated?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are mainly used. The sensitive drugs can be chosen based on bacterial culture, with good effects. While taking the medication, some regional treatments can also be performed, such as irrigation and direct application of medicine, to consolidate the therapeutic effect. If the child has severe throat pain, painkillers can be administered according to the situation. If the child continues to have a fever, parents can give fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. If there are repeated acute severe inflammation or complications, it is recommended to perform tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. At the same time, attention should also be paid to arranging reasonable diet and rest habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.