Question
My child is a 5-year-old boy. He has a slight sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and a low-grade fever. What are the diagnosis and treatment methods for pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are the main methods for treating pediatric tonsillitis, and regional treatments such as tonsil cleaning or injection medication can also be combined. Painkillers can be administered according to the situation, especially when the throat pain is severe. If fever is present, cooling methods can be chosen based on body temperature; physical cooling can be used for temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, while oral fever-reducing medication can be taken for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. If there are frequent recurrences, surgical treatment can be considered after the condition stabilizes. It is also important to develop reasonable dietary and lifestyle habits to aid in recovery.