Question
A 12-year-old boy, in elementary school, initially complained of pain when swallowing and drinking water. He noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse during speech, and it seemed like the low fever never went away. How should pediatric tonsillitis with low fever be treated?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for treating pediatric tonsillitis in clinical practice. Parents can choose according to symptoms, and can also complement some regional treatment methods, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections, which are also quite effective. If the child has severe throat pain, some analgesics can be given. If the child continues to have a fever, parents should also administer antipyretic medication or immediately take the child to the hospital. For those with recurrent inflammatory episodes, surgical treatment can be considered. During treatment, it’s also important to arrange for a light diet for the child and enhance nutritional supplementation to help promote an early recovery.