Question
My child is a 5-year-old boy. Recently, he has been experiencing a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and persistent low fever. Could this be tonsillitis? How should it be treated?
Answer
For pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotic treatment can be considered, along with regional treatment methods such as tonsil pocket irrigation and injection medication. If the throat pain is severe, painkillers can be used to alleviate symptoms. For fever, cooling measures should be taken based on body temperature; physical cooling can be used for temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, while oral antipyretics can be taken for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. If the treatment is ineffective and the condition recurs, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. At the same time, pay attention to giving your child a light diet, increasing nutritional supplements to help him recover sooner.