Question
A five-year-old boy is experiencing sore throat, hoarseness, and low fever symptoms, suspected to have tonsillitis. How should it be treated?
Answer
In the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are commonly used in clinical practice, and appropriate medications can be selected based on the results of bacterial culture, with significant effects. Regional treatments such as rinsing or spraying, as well as intratonsillar injection of symptomatic medication, also have good therapeutic effects. If the child’s main symptom is throat pain, parents may consider giving a moderate amount of pain reliever to alleviate discomfort. Fever should be treated promptly with antipyretics, and physical cooling methods can be adopted if the temperature does not reach 38.5 degrees Celsius. In addition to medication treatment, if tonsillitis recurs frequently, surgical treatment may be considered. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure that the child gets adequate rest and is encouraged to consume vegetables and fruits.