Question
An 8-year-old boy is experiencing symptoms such as throat pain, difficulty swallowing, and persistent high fever, suspected to be tonsillitis. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
The common treatment for pediatric tonsillitis is antibiotics, which can be chosen according to the situation. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation or drug injections are also effective. If the child has severe throat pain, painkillers can be considered; when fever persists, timely use of antipyretics is necessary. If the temperature does not reach 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be adopted. Moreover, for cases with recurrent episodes, surgical treatment is also an option. At the same time, attention should be paid to arranging reasonable dietary and lifestyle habits to promote recovery from the disease.