Question
My son is 5 years old and has started to experience throat pain and hoarseness when speaking, along with a persistent low-grade fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis be effectively treated?
Answer
Current treatment methods for tonsillitis commonly include antibiotic medications, with consideration for regional treatments such as tonsil lavage or injection therapy. For severe throat pain, some painkillers may be administered. If there is a fever, the method of cooling should be chosen based on body temperature; physical cooling can be used for temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, while oral antipyretics should be taken for higher temperatures. If tonsillitis recurs frequently, early surgical treatment is recommended. During the treatment period, it is important to keep warm and avoid exacerbating symptoms.