Question
A 6-year-old boy has just started to feel a sore throat when speaking, and it seems that his coughing is more severe. Additionally, he seems to have a low-grade fever that hasn’t subsided. How should a child with tonsillitis be treated when crying?
Answer
Generally, if a child has pediatric tonsillitis, the following treatment methods can be adopted:
- Medication Treatment: Taking antibiotics can treat the symptoms effectively. Local irrigation, spray, or injections can also be used, all of which can achieve good results.
- Pain Relief: If the main symptom is throat pain, painkillers can be considered for the child.
- Temperature Reduction: If accompanied by a low-grade fever, physical temperature reduction can be performed. However, if the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, medical attention should be sought promptly. In addition, surgical treatment is also a viable option for children with recurrent episodes. It is hoped that parents will pay attention to this disease, seek medical treatment for their child as soon as possible, and pay attention to related prevention and health care measures in their daily lives.