Question
A 13-year-old boy, in elementary school, initially experienced throat pain when speaking and had difficulty swallowing, accompanied by a low-grade fever. How should the treatment for pediatric tonsillitis be conducted?
Answer
Pediatric tonsillitis can be treated with oral anti-inflammatory medications, and in severe cases, regional treatments such as tonsil washing or injection of medications can be considered. If the main symptom is throat pain, analgesics can be considered. If the child has a fever, cooling measures should be taken. If the body temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. If the medication treatment is ineffective and recurrent, surgical treatment may be recommended. It is important to pay attention to this disease and seek medical treatment as early as possible. Pay attention to related prevention and health care work in daily life.