Question
A 7-year-old boy, now in elementary school, initially complained of pain when swallowing water and felt sore throat. It was discovered that swallowing was a bit difficult, accompanied by a low fever. How should one treat the discomfort caused by pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, first-line treatment can include symptomatic antibiotic medications. Additionally, regional treatments can be administered, such as tonsil crypt irrigation, intratonsillar medication injection, and laser therapy. If the child experiences severe throat pain, painkillers can be administered as needed. If the child still has a fever, it is appropriate to consider giving some fever-reducing medication. However, if the fever persists, it is imperative to seek medical attention promptly. In cases of recurrent acute severe episodes or complications, it is recommended to perform tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides for two weeks. Lastly, parents are advised to take this disease seriously, bring their children for early medical treatment, and also pay attention to relevant preventive and health care measures in their daily lives.