Question
The boy is 5 years old. Initially, he complained of a sore throat, and it was noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when speaking, and he has had a slight fever all along. How should a child’s sore throat caused by tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Treatment for pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotic medications based on bacterial culture. Concurrently, regional therapy can be chosen to enhance efficacy, which includes methods such as tonsil pocket irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. If the child’s sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, some painkillers are recommended to relieve symptoms. If the child continues to have a fever, timely administration of antipyretic medication is advised. For temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. In cases with recurrent inflammatory episodes, surgical treatment may be considered. During treatment, it is also important to maintain dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.