Question
A seven-year-old boy is experiencing symptoms of sore throat, slight cough, and persistent fever, diagnosed as tonsillitis. How should it be treated?
Answer
In treating pediatric tonsillitis, clinical practice primarily employs antibiotic medications, selecting appropriate drugs based on the results of bacterial culture, with good efficacy. In addition, regional treatment methods include tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil intravenous medication injection, laser therapy, etc. For children with severe throat pain, painkillers can be used. If the child continues to have a fever, parents should administer fever-reducing medication or seek immediate medical attention. For cases of recurrent attacks or complications, it is recommended to perform tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During the treatment period, attention should be paid to keeping the child warm and avoiding catching a cold to exacerbate symptoms.