Question
A 5-year-old boy has been experiencing a sore throat, mild cough, and low-grade fever recently. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
For the treatment of tonsillitis, you can choose anti-inflammatory medications or regional treatments under a doctor’s guidance, such as tonsil irrigation or injection therapy. If the throat pain is severe, painkillers can be administered as needed. Use fever-reducing medication when there is persistent fever, and consider physical cooling methods if the temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius. If the medication is ineffective and the condition recurs, surgical treatment may be considered. At the same time, pay attention to giving light meals and supplementing nutrition to help the child recover quickly.