Question
A 12-year-old boy, in elementary school, initially felt a sore throat, with a hoarse voice, and had a persistent fever. How should the treatment for pediatric tonsillitis be conducted?
Answer
To effectively treat pediatric tonsillitis, it is recommended to choose anti-inflammatory medications under a doctor’s guidance. Regional treatments can consider laser therapy or medication irrigation. If there is a sore throat, painkillers can be considered. For persistent fever, timely use of fever-reducing medication is advisable. If the body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be considered. If there are repeated acute severe symptoms or complications have already occurred, it is suggested to consider tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During this period, the child should be allowed to rest sufficiently and increase the intake of vegetables and fruits.