Question
A 9-year-old boy, in elementary school, initially complained of pain when swallowing or drinking water. He also seemed to have difficulty swallowing and had a persistent low fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis with crying be treated?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are primarily used, and the choice of sensitive medication can be made based on bacterial culture. The effect is good. Besides systemic medication, regional treatment can also be carried out, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsil medication injection. If the symptoms are mainly throat pain, consider giving some analgesic medication. Some children may also have a fever, in which case oral antipyretics can be given to the child. If these cannot relieve the symptoms, it is necessary to seek medical attention. These methods are among the more commonly used for treating tonsillitis. In addition, surgery is also a viable option, suitable for children with recurrent attacks. At the same time, it is also important to pay attention to arranging a reasonable diet and sleep habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.