Question
A 10-year-old boy, in elementary school, has recently started feeling a sore throat, which is painful even when drinking water, and he has difficulty swallowing. At the same time, he has a persistent high fever. How should children with tonsillitis and sore throat be treated for the best effect?
Answer
For pediatric tonsillitis, it is common to administer some antibiotics to treat the symptoms, which is usually an effective method. Additionally, some regional treatments can be carried out, such as regional rinsing or using related medications, which can help to stabilize the treatment effect. Painkillers can be considered based on the child’s condition, especially when there is severe throat pain, which can help relieve pain. If the child continues to have a fever, parents can give fever-reducing medication or seek medical attention immediately. If there are multiple acute attacks or complications have occurred, it is recommended to consider tonsillectomy after two weeks of acute inflammation subsiding. During the treatment period, attention should be paid to maintaining dietary hygiene and ensuring adequate rest time.