Question
A 9-year-old boy, in elementary school, initially felt a sore throat while speaking. He noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and he seemed to have a persistent low-grade fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Generally speaking, for children with tonsillitis, it is effective to give them symptomatic antibiotics. In addition, regional medication sprays or laser therapy can be administered. If the child’s throat pain is particularly severe, it is recommended to use some painkillers to relieve symptoms. Moreover, if there is a fever, some antipyretic medication can be taken. In cases of high fever, it is advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Apart from these medication treatment methods, if the child frequently recurs tonsillitis, it is also recommended to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure adequate rest time.