Question
A 9-year-old boy, in elementary school, initially felt a sore throat when speaking, and now has a more severe cough. He now has a high fever that won’t go down. How should pediatric tonsillitis with low fever be treated?
Answer
Currently, the main treatment for pediatric tonsillitis in clinical practice involves the use of antibiotic medications, which can be selected based on the sensitivity of the bacteria for treatment. Regional irrigation or spraying, as well as the injection of symptomatic medication into the tonsils, can also be performed, with good therapeutic effects. For the child’s pain, appropriate painkillers can be administered, especially when there is severe throat pain, which helps to relieve the pain. Some children may have accompanying fever and can be given oral antipyretics. If symptoms do not subside, it is imperative to seek medical attention. If there is a recurrence of inflammation, surgical treatment can be considered. Parents should pay attention to this disease and seek medical treatment as soon as possible. They should also pay attention to related preventive and health care work in their daily lives.