Question
A 10-year-old boy is experiencing symptoms such as sore throat, cough, fever, and lack of energy, tonsillitis .How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated to achieve good results?
Answer
In the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, clinical practice primarily uses antibiotic medications, selecting sensitive drugs based on the results of bacterial culture, which show significant effects. While taking medication, regional treatment can be conducted, such as rinsing or direct application of medication to enhance the efficacy. If the child has severe throat pain, painkillers can be used to alleviate symptoms; if there is a fever, antipyretic drugs can be taken. If symptoms are severe, medical attention should be sought promptly. Tonsillitis may recur frequently; if the condition persists, surgical treatment can be considered after inflammation control. During the treatment period, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid catching a cold to worsen the symptoms.