Question
A boy, aged 2, has just started to feel a sore throat when speaking, and he seems to be coughing more severely. Additionally, he has a persistent fever that does not go away. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated to relieve discomfort?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are primarily used, and the choice of sensitive drugs can be made based on bacterial culture, with good effects. Concurrently with systemic treatment, regional treatment can also be chosen to enhance efficacy, including methods such as tonsil crypt irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsil. If the child’s throat pain is severe, analgesic medications can be administered as appropriate. If the child continues to have a fever, timely application of antipyretics is recommended; for temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. If there are multiple acute severe inflammations or complications have occurred, it is recommended to perform tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During this period, it is important to ensure that the child gets adequate rest and consumes more vegetables and fruits.