Question
A 7-year-old boy is experiencing symptoms of sore throat, difficulty swallowing, fever, and lack of energy, tonsillitis.How should he be treated?
Answer
The treatment of tonsillitis can be guided by a doctor to select anti-inflammatory medications and combine systemic and regional treatments to enhance efficacy, such as tonsil pocket irrigation or direct injection of medication into the tonsils. If the child has severe throat pain, painkillers can be considered to relieve discomfort. During fever, appropriate antipyretic measures should be taken according to the situation; if the body temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, immediate medical attention should be sought. If tonsillitis recurs frequently, surgical treatment can be considered. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure that the child gets enough rest and is encouraged to consume vegetables and fruits.