Question
My 9-year-old son is experiencing a sore throat and hoarseness, along with a persistent low-grade fever. How should we treat his tonsillitis pain?
Answer
For treatment, it is first recommended to administer symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms. Regional treatments can also be considered, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and intratonsillar medication injections. If the child’s throat pain is severe, painkillers can be given. If there is a fever, cooling methods should be chosen based on the body temperature. Physical cooling can be used if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, while oral fever-reducing medication can be taken if the temperature is above 38.5 degrees Celsius. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is advisable to consider surgical treatment as soon as possible. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure the child has enough rest time.