Question
A 1-year-old girl is experiencing symptoms such as sore throat, pain when drinking water, and hoarseness, along with fever and lack of energy. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated for effective results?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are primarily used, with the choice of sensitive drugs based on bacterial culture, which yields good results. Regional medication can also be employed, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injection of medication. If the child’s symptoms of throat pain are severe, it is recommended to use some painkillers to alleviate the symptoms. For children with persistent fever, it is advisable to use antipyretic drugs. Physical cooling methods can be adopted if the temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius. If the drug treatment is ineffective and recurrent, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. After the condition improves, it is suggested that the child engage in moderate exercise to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence.