Question
A 9-year-old boy started feeling throat pain and difficulty swallowing after starting elementary school, accompanied by a slight fever. How should low-fever pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Treatment for pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotics based on bacterial culture results, as well as regional treatments such as tonsil wash or regional injections. When a child experiences severe throat pain, painkillers can be considered. If fever is present, cooling methods should be chosen based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees can be treated with physical cooling, while above 38.5 degrees, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. If tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment, and at the same time, pay attention to a reasonable diet and rest schedule to promote recovery.