Question
An 8-year-old boy, a primary school student, initially reported a sore throat while drinking water, with a slightly hoarse voice and symptoms of fever and lack of energy. How should one treat young children’s tonsillitis during crying and distress to achieve good results?
Answer
The treatment of pediatric tonsillitis usually involves following medical instructions to administer anti-inflammatory medication and may include regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar injections. If the child experiences severe throat pain, painkillers can be administered as needed. During low-grade fever, physical cooling measures can be taken. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°, immediate medical attention should be sought. If the child frequently experiences such conditions, after controlling the illness, surgical treatment can be considered to avoid recurrent episodes. Parents should pay attention to this disease, seek medical treatment for their children as early as possible, and pay attention to related prevention and health care in daily life.