Question
A 11-year-old boy, in elementary school, initially felt pain when swallowing water or talking, noticed difficulty in swallowing, and had a slight fever with lack of energy. How should a child’s tonsillitis be treated effectively?
Answer
The first step in treatment is to provide symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms. Regional irrigation or spraying can also be performed, and symptomatic medication can be injected into the tonsils, which are all effective. When necessary, such as when the child has severe throat pain, painkillers can be administered. If the child has a slight fever, it should be considered for antipyretic treatment. If the fever exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. If the medication treatment is ineffective and there are recurrent episodes, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. At the same time, attention should also be paid to arranging reasonable dietary and rest habits for the child to help the disease recover as soon as possible.