Question
A boy, already 1 year old, has recently started experiencing throat discomfort, accompanied by severe coughing and persistent high fever. How should one diagnose and treat the throat pain caused by tonsillitis?
Answer
In clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are typically the mainstay, with the choice of sensitive medication based on the results of bacterial culture. Regional treatments can also be considered to enhance efficacy, such as pus cavity irrigation and direct tonsil injection of medication. When a child’s throat pain is severe, painkillers can be considered; if accompanied by fever, cooling methods should be chosen based on body temperature. Below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be applied, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. If the medication treatment is ineffective and recurrent episodes occur, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. It is advised that parents pay attention to this disease, seek medical treatment for their child early on, and pay attention to relevant preventive and health care work in their daily lives.