Question
A 9-year-old boy, a primary school student, initially reported throat pain while drinking water and severe coughing, accompanied by persistent fever. How should tonsillitis with fever be treated in children?
Answer
The treatment of children’s tonsillitis can be based on the results of bacterial culture to select appropriate antibiotics, and regional treatments can be carried out, such as tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil intralesional injection, or laser therapy. If the throat pain is severe, analgesics can be administered in appropriate amounts; if there is persistent fever, oral antipyretic medication can be considered. Tonsillitis often has a tendency to recur; if the condition recurs frequently, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. After the condition improves, it is recommended to let the child engage in moderate exercise to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence.