Question
A 10-year-old boy, in elementary school, recently started feeling pain when swallowing water. He noticed that his voice sounds hoarse when speaking and he seems to have a low-grade fever that hasn’t subsided. How should a child with a sore throat and tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are primarily used, and the choice of medication can be based on bacterial culture results. The effect is good. In addition to taking medication, some regional treatments can also be carried out, such as irrigation and direct medication, to consolidate the therapeutic effect. Painkillers can be given when necessary, such as when the child has severe throat pain. For those with low-grade fever, physical cooling methods can be used. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, immediate medical attention is required. For those with poor medication response and recurrent episodes, surgical treatment may be considered. Parents should also ensure proper warmth for their children to prevent colds and subsequent tonsillitis recurrence.