Question
A 10-year-old boy, in elementary school, started saying that he felt pain when swallowing, and it was found that he had a more severe cough and seemed to have a low-grade fever all the time. How should one treat the discomfort of childhood tonsillitis?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are mainly used, with the choice of sensitive drugs based on bacterial culture, yielding good results. Concurrently, regional treatments such as rinsing and direct medication can consolidate the efficacy. If a child has particularly severe sore throat symptoms, it is recommended to use painkillers to alleviate the condition. If the child continues to have a fever, antipyretics should be used promptly. For temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be applied. In addition to these drug treatment methods, if a child frequently experiences inflammation, parents can choose surgical treatment under the guidance of a doctor. At the same time, attention should also be paid to arranging reasonable dietary and lifestyle habits to help the disease recover as soon as possible.