Question
The boy is 8 years old and has recently been experiencing severe throat pain and coughing. He also has a persistent high fever. How should a child’s tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
When treating a child’s tonsillitis, parents can give the child anti-inflammatory medication and can use local sprays or undergo laser therapy. If the child’s main symptom is throat pain, painkillers can be considered to relieve the discomfort, and if accompanied by a low-grade fever, physical cooling methods can be adopted. When the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees Celsius, medical attention should be sought promptly. If the child frequently experiences this condition, after treatment control, surgery can be considered to prevent recurrence. Parents should pay attention to early medical treatment and also pay attention to related preventive and health care work in their daily lives.