Question
A 10-year-old boy, after starting elementary school, experienced throat pain accompanied by severe coughing and slight fever. Question: What should be done to effectively treat the pain from pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
Antibiotics are a common method for treating tonsillitis and can be chosen according to the situation. Additionally, regional treatment methods can be combined, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injection medications. If throat pain is severe, appropriate painkillers can be used. At the same time, if the child has a low fever, physical cooling methods can be adopted. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°, medical attention should be sought promptly. Tonsillitis may recur, and if the condition is severe, surgical treatment can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. During the treatment period, it is also necessary to arrange a reasonable diet and rest for the child to help accelerate recovery.