Question
A 9-year-old boy, in elementary school, initially felt a sore throat while speaking, noticed difficulty in swallowing, and seemed to have a persistent low fever. How should one treat a very painful case of infant and toddler tonsillitis?
Answer
Currently, in clinical treatment of pediatric tonsillitis, antibiotics are mainly used, with the choice of sensitive drugs based on bacterial culture, which yields good results. For children with more severe conditions, regional treatments can be combined, including tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections. For children with prominent symptoms of throat pain, analgesic medications can be administered. For those with concurrent low fever, physical cooling(physical cooling) can be applied. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly. In addition to these medication treatment methods, if a child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is also suggested to consider surgical treatment. After the condition improves, it is recommended to have the child engage in moderate exercise to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence.