Question
A 10-year-old boy, in elementary school, initially experienced throat pain while speaking, with a hoarse voice. Accompanied by a low-grade fever, how should red swelling of pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Treatment for pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotic medications based on bacterial culture. In addition to systemic medication, regional treatment can also be performed, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication injection. If the throat pain is severe, appropriate painkillers can be administered; if there is a fever, cooling methods should be chosen based on body temperature. Below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be used; above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. If there is a history of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment may be considered. During this period, the child should get plenty of rest and consume more fruits and vegetables.