Question
A 9-year-old boy, in elementary school, initially complained of pain when swallowing water, accompanied by a slight cough and low-grade fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis be diagnosed and treated?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are currently the main methods and medications for treating pediatric tonsillitis in clinical practice. Parents can choose symptomatic treatment based on the condition, including regional irrigation or spraying, or even injecting symptomatic medications into the tonsils. These methods are all effective. If the throat pain is severe, some painkillers can be administered; in addition, if fever is present, antipyretic medication can be taken. It is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible if there is a high fever. For those with repeated acute attacks or complications, it is suggested to undergo tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children warm to prevent catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.