Question
A 8-year-old boy, in elementary school, has recently started to feel a sore throat and difficulty swallowing, accompanied by a high fever that does not subside. How should it be diagnosed and treated?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, anti-inflammatory medications can be used for treatment, along with regional therapy such as cleaning the tonsillar cavity or administering injections. In case of severe throat pain, painkillers may be considered. For persistent fever, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. If a child frequently suffers from tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. Additionally, parents should ensure warmth to prevent colds from triggering a recurrence of tonsillitis.