Question
A 4-year-old boy recently feels a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, fever, and lacks energy. How should pediatric tonsillitis be diagnosed and treated?
Answer
For the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, it is recommended to choose anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance, which may include laser therapy or pharmacological irrigation. If there is significant throat pain, painkillers can be used to alleviate symptoms. For fever management, physical coolingcan be applied if the body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius; if it does, oral fever-reducing medication should be taken. If the medication is ineffective and the symptoms recur, surgical treatment may be necessary. Parents should pay attention to this disease, seek medical treatment as early as possible, and pay attention to relevant prevention and health care work.