Question
The boy is 8 years old and initially felt a sore throat, accompanied by a slight cough. He currently has a persistent high fever. How should a sore throat in children with tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, appropriate anti-inflammatory medications can be used. Regional treatment may recommend laser therapy or medication lavage. If the sore throat is severe, painkillers can be considered to relieve symptoms. For the fever, cooling methods can be chosen based on body temperature; if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used, while above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral antipyretics can be taken. These are common treatment methods. If a child’s tonsillitis frequently recurs, it is advisable to consider surgery early on. At the same time, attention should be paid to arranging the child’s diet and lifestyle habits to aid in recovery from the disease.