Question
A boy, 3 years old, has just started to feel pain when swallowing water, and he also has a slight cough. He’s been running a low-grade fever. How should a child with sore throat due to tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are mainly used. The choice of medication can be based on the sensitivity test of bacterial culture, which is effective. Regional medication can also be considered, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar injection of medication. If the symptoms are mainly sore throat, painkillers can be administered. If the child continues to have a fever, parents should also give antipyretic medication or immediately take the child to the hospital. For those with recurrent episodes of inflammation, surgical treatment can be considered. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child gets adequate nutrition, and the diet should be light. It is also important to ensure the child gets plenty of rest and avoids fatigue.