Question
An 8-year-old girl is experiencing swallowing pain and severe coughing, along with a persistent high fever. How should she be treated?
Answer
Antibiotic medications can be used to treat this condition, along with regional therapies such as rinsing and direct medication to enhance efficacy. If the main symptom is throat pain, painkillers can be considered. In cases of persistent fever, timely use of fever-reducing medication is necessary; if the temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling measures can be taken. Tonsillitis has a tendency to recur, so if similar symptoms persist, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. At the same time, attention should be paid to arranging a reasonable diet and rest habits for the child to assist in a quicker recovery from the illness.