Question
A nine-year-old girl is experiencing sore throat, severe coughing, and low-grade fever, suspected of tonsillitis. How should pediatric tonsillitis and fever be treated?
Answer
For the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, appropriate antibiotics should be used for systemic treatment, and regional therapy such as tonsil crypt irrigation or direct injection of medication into the tonsil can be supplemented to enhance efficacy. If the child feels throat pain, analgesics can be considered. Additionally, if fever symptoms are present, oral fever-reducing medication should be administered. If symptoms do not subside, immediate medical attention should be sought. For children with recurrent acute attacks or complications, it is recommended to undergo tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. Parents should pay attention to keeping their children warm and avoid catching a cold due to exposure to colds, which may lead to a recurrence of tonsillitis.