Question
An 8-year-old boy has started primary school and is experiencing throat pain while speaking, along with severe coughing and persistent high fever. How should a child with swollen tonsils be treated for the best effect?
Answer
The common method for treating tonsillitis is the use of antibiotics, and regional therapy such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar drug injection can be considered. If the throat pain is severe, painkillers may be needed. At the same time, if the child has a persistent high fever, medical attention should be sought when the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, and antipyretic medications should be considered. If the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. If a child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, surgical treatment may be necessary. During treatment, it is important to provide the child with a light diet and enhance nutritional supplementation to help them recover quickly.