Question
A 9-year-old boy, in elementary school, reported a sore throat at the beginning and noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when speaking. He also had a low-grade fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis and sore throat be treated for the best effect?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are primarily used, with the choice of sensitive drugs based on bacterial culture. The effects are good, and regional treatment methods such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injection medications can also be used. If the child’s sore throat symptoms are particularly severe, it is recommended to use some painkillers to relieve symptoms. If the child continues to have a fever, timely application of antipyretic medication is recommended. If the fever does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be used. If the drug therapy is ineffective and there are recurrent episodes, surgical treatment is recommended. During the treatment period, it is mainly important to ensure the child’s warmth and avoid catching a cold to exacerbate symptoms.