Question
My son is 5 years old. Initially, he felt a sore throat when speaking, and I noticed that he was coughing quite severely, and now he has a persistent high fever. What should be the appropriate treatment for pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
Currently, in the clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are mainly used, and the choice of sensitive drugs can be made based on bacterial culture, which has a good effect. Besides systemic medication, regional treatment can also be carried out, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar drug injection. If the child has severe throat pain, it is recommended to administer analgesics according to the situation. For those with low-grade fever, physical coolingcan be applied. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly. If the medication is not effective and there are recurrent episodes, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. During treatment, attention should also be paid to providing the child with a light diet and enhancing nutritional supplementation to help recover as soon as possible.