Question
A nine-year-old boy is experiencing a sore throat and difficulty swallowing, accompanied by a persistent low fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis with low fever be treated to achieve good results?
Answer
The clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis primarily involves the use of antibiotic medications, selecting appropriate sensitive drugs based on the results of bacterial culture, which shows significant effectiveness. In addition, regional treatment is also an important aspect, including tonsil crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, and others. If the sore throat is severe, painkillers can be administered appropriately; for children with persistent fever, it is important to use antipyretic medication promptly. If the body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be adopted. If tonsillitis recurs frequently, surgical treatment may be considered. It is advisable to maintain a light diet and consume mainly liquid foods during the treatment period.