Question
A 8-year-old boy, in elementary school, has been experiencing throat pain recently while speaking, accompanied by coughing and slight fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose the appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs under a doctor’s guidance to relieve the inflammatory symptoms. Regional rinsing or regional drug spraying, or intratonsillar injection of symptomatic drugs can also be considered. If the main symptom is throat pain, painkillers can be considered. If the child has a fever, it should be moderately reduced; if the body temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, medical attention should be sought immediately. If the child frequently experiences this symptom, surgery can be considered after treatment to avoid recurrence. During the treatment period, ensure that the child gets adequate rest and consumes plenty of vegetables and fruits.