Question
The 4-year-old girl is currently experiencing pain when swallowing, along with a slight cough, and now has an ongoing high fever. How should one treat a child’s sore throat and fever caused by tonsillitis?
Answer
In clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are primarily used, with the choice of medication based on bacterial culture results. The effect is generally good. In addition, regional drug sprays or laser therapy can be administered, and painkillers can be given if the child has severe throat pain. If the child continues to have a fever, parents should administer antipyretic medication or immediately take the child to the hospital. If the medication is ineffective and there are recurrent episodes, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. Lastly, parents should pay attention to this disease, bring their child for treatment as soon as possible, and also focus on preventive measures and health care in their daily lives.