Question
A 10-year-old boy, in elementary school, started feeling a sore throat and experiencing severe coughing. He also has a slight fever. How should a child with tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, appropriate antibiotics can be used for treatment, combined with local treatment methods such as tonsil lavage and regional injections in the tonsil area. For children with severe throat pain, painkillers can be considered. In cases of persistent fever, antipyretics should be used promptly. If the body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be considered. If acute severe symptoms or complications occur, it is recommended to undergo tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. During the treatment process, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid catching a cold to worsen the symptoms.