Question
My son is 7 years old. He just started having a sore throat, and I noticed that he has been coughing severely, and now he has a persistent fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are primarily used. Medications can be selected based on bacterial culture to choose sensitive drugs, which are effective. Regional irrigation or spraying can also be performed, and symptomatic medications can be injected into the tonsils. The efficacy is good. For children with prominent symptoms of sore throat, analgesic drugs can be used. Children with fever symptoms can take antipyretic medications. In severe cases, it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications have already occurred, it is suggested to perform tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides for two weeks. Parents should also pay attention to keeping their children well-warmed to prevent catching a cold and triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.