Question
A 8-year-old boy has just started feeling a sore throat, which makes it painful to swallow and his voice sounds hoarse. He’s also been a bit feverish. How should pediatric tonsillitis and throat pain be treated?
Answer
Currently, the clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis mainly involves antibiotics, which can be selected based on bacterial culture and combined with regional treatments such as irrigation or direct medication to help consolidate the effect. If there are severe throat pain symptoms, painkillers may be given as needed. At the same time, if there is fever, fever reducers can be used to alleviate symptoms, but if the fever is severe, it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Tonsillitis often recurs; after controlling the inflammation, surgical treatment can be considered in similar cases. During treatment, ensure the child stays warm and avoid catching a cold to worsen the symptoms.