Question
A four-year-old boy reports throat pain, difficulty swallowing, and persistent high fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis with low fever be treated?
Answer
For the treatment of such diseases, oral appropriate antibiotic medications can be considered, along with regional lavage or spraying, or even intramuscular injection of symptomatic drugs in the tonsil area, which can be effective. When the patient experiences severe throat pain, painkillers can be administered; at the same time, if accompanied by low fever, physical cooling measures can be taken. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, immediate medical attention should be sought. If inflammation recurs frequently, surgical treatment may be considered. During the treatment period, attention should be paid to a light diet, with easily digestible liquid foods as the mainstay.