Question
A 9-year-old boy is suffering from tonsillitis, with symptoms including throat pain, slight cough, and a persistent high fever. How should treatment be approached?
Answer
Treatment should be tailored to the child’s symptoms, using systemic or localized treatments such as tonsil irrigation or drug injections. For sore throat, analgesics can be used; for fever, cooling methods should be chosen based on body temperature. Physical cooling can be applied if the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, while oral antipyretics are recommended for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. If the child frequently experiences such situations, surgical treatment may be considered after the condition is controlled to prevent recurrence. Arrange for a reasonable diet and rest to help the child recover as soon as possible.