Question
A nine-year-old boy, a primary school student, initially reported throat pain, followed by severe coughing, and is currently running a high fever. How should children’s tonsillitis and pain be treated?
Answer
The treatment of children’s tonsillitis primarily involves the use of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. Parents should select the appropriate medication based on their child’s specific symptoms. Additionally, regional treatment is also an option, including tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil intramuscular injection, laser therapy, etc. If the child has throat pain, painkillers can be considered. Some children may have a fever as well; in this case, oral fever-reducing medication can be administered. If symptoms do not subside, immediate medical attention should be sought. Tonsillitis is recurrent; if it recurs frequently, surgery can be considered after the inflammation is controlled. Parents should pay attention to keeping their child warm and avoid colds to prevent the tonsils from becoming inflamed again.