Question
A 10-year-old boy, in elementary school, initially complained of a sore throat, noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse during speech, and seemed to have a persistent low-grade fever. How should one treat infant and toddler tonsillitis that is uncomfortable?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are primarily used, and can be selected based on bacterial culture for sensitive medications, with good results. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatment can also be performed, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication injection. If the child has severe throat pain, it is recommended to administer some painkillers to alleviate symptoms. If there is a fever, the method of cooling down should be chosen according to body temperature. When the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be adopted; when it is above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. In addition to medication treatment methods, if children frequently suffer from inflammation, parents can also consider surgical treatment. At the same time, attention should be paid to arranging a light diet for children, enhancing nutritional supplementation, and helping them recover as soon as possible.