Question
A 4-year-old boy has recently been suffering from a sore throat, his voice is hoarse, and he has a persistent high fever. How should one treat a child’s tonsillitis and sore throat?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotic medications are primarily used. Selecting sensitive medications based on the results of bacterial culture can achieve good results. Regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injections can also be administered. If the child primarily exhibits sore throat symptoms, parents can give appropriate painkillers to relieve discomfort. If the child has a fever, cooling methods can be chosen based on body temperature. Physical cooling methods can be used when the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, while oral fever-reducing medications can be taken when the temperature is above 38.5 degrees Celsius. If the medication treatment is ineffective and there are repeated attacks, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain good diet and hygiene, as well as providing sufficient rest time.