Question
A 12-year-old boy, in elementary school, initially complained of pain when swallowing water, noticed that his voice was a bit hoarse when speaking, and had been slightly feverish. How should a child with tonsillitis and high fever be treated effectively?
Answer
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs can be appropriately administered, along with regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation, intratonsillar medication injection, and laser therapy. If the child’s main symptom is throat pain, parents can consider giving some painkillers to relieve the discomfort. If the child continues to have a persistent fever, oral antipyretics can be taken. If the medication is not effective and the condition recurs, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. During treatment, it is also important to arrange for a light diet for the child, enhance nutritional supplementation, and help facilitate an early recovery.