Question
A 11-year-old boy, in elementary school, has recently started to feel throat pain when speaking, along with persistent coughing and slight fever, and is feeling unwell. How should pediatric tonsillitis be treated?
Answer
The primary treatment for pediatric tonsillitis involves administering anti-inflammatory medications, which may include regional laser therapy or drug lavage. For throat pain, the child can be given painkillers. If there is a fever, choose a cooling method based on the body temperature; for temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used, while oral fever-reducing medication can be taken for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. If the medication is not effective, consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, keep the child warm and avoid catching a cold to worsen the symptoms.