Question
A 8-year-old boy has been experiencing pain when swallowing and drinking water. He seems to have difficulty swallowing, and now he has a persistent high fever. How should a child with tonsillitis and red swelling be treated?
Answer
In the treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are primarily used in clinical practice, and the choice of medication can be based on the sensitivity of the bacteria, which is effective. Concurrently, some local treatments such as rinsing can be performed to reinforce the treatment effect. If the pain is severe, painkillers can be appropriately administered. For fever, cooling methods should be selected based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be used, while oral fever-reducing medicine is recommended for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. In cases of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment may be considered. Pay attention to a light diet and consume mainly liquid foods during treatment.