Question
A boy, who is 6 years old, has just started saying that he feels pain when swallowing, and it seems a bit difficult to swallow. Additionally, he has a persistent high fever. How should we treat the child’s swollen tonsils?
Answer
Currently, the clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis mainly involves antibiotics, with the selection of sensitive drugs based on bacterial culture, which yields good results. Concurrently, regional treatments such as rinsing or direct application of medication can enhance efficacy. If necessary, such as when the child’s throat pain is severe, painkillers can be administered. If the child continues to have a fever, parents can use fever-reducing medication or take the child to the hospital immediately. If there are repeated acute severe cases or complications have occurred, it is recommended to perform tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides for two weeks. During treatment, it is also important to ensure the child has a light diet and supplements nutrition to aid in an early recovery.