Question
A 10-year-old boy, in elementary school, initially complained of pain when swallowing water, noticed a slight cough, and had a low-grade fever. How should a child with tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
The treatment of pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotic medications based on bacterial culture. If the child’s condition is severe, regional treatments can be combined, including tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections. For children with pronounced throat pain, analgesic medications can be used. Additionally, if there is a fever, antipyretic drugs can be taken. In cases of high fever, it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Tonsillitis has the characteristic of recurrent attacks. If similar conditions exist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. Finally, parents are advised to pay attention to this disease, bring their children to medical treatment as soon as possible, and also pay attention to related preventive and health care work in their daily lives.