Question
A six-year-old boy is experiencing swallowing pain, worsened cough, fever, and a lack of energy. Diagnosed with tonsillitis, how should pediatric tonsillitis and the resulting throat pain be treated?
Answer
When treating pediatric tonsillitis, appropriate antibiotics should be chosen based on the results of bacterial culture. While taking medication, regional treatments such as rinsing or direct application of medication can be performed to enhance efficacy. If the child’s main symptom is throat pain, it is recommended that parents moderately administer painkillers to relieve discomfort. If persistent fever does not subside, consider taking oral antipyretics. If the medication treatment is ineffective and recurrent, it is advisable to opt for surgical treatment. After the condition improves, encourage the child to engage in moderate exercise to boost immunity and prevent recurrence.