Question
My son is 8 years old. Initially, he felt a sore throat while speaking, with severe coughing and a slight fever. How should we treat pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are the main methods and medications used in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis. Parents can choose based on the symptoms and may also consider regional treatments, such as tonsil washes, injectable medications, etc. If throat pain is the primary symptom, painkillers can be considered. If the child continues to have a fever, timely use of antipyretics is recommended; physical coolingcan be applied if the temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius. If the child has recurrent tonsillitis, it is advisable to consider surgical treatment. Parents should pay attention to keeping warm to prevent colds from triggering further inflammation.