Question
A four-year-old boy is experiencing sore throat, severe coughing, and persistent low-grade fever, suspected to be tonsillitis. How should one effectively treat it to alleviate the pain?
Answer
For the treatment of tonsillitis, appropriate antibiotics should be used for systemic treatment, and regional treatments such as tonsil pocket irrigation or direct tonsil injection of medication can be combined to enhance efficacy. If the child’s throat pain is severe, painkillers can be administered as needed. At the same time, if fever is present, fever-reducing medication should be taken; it is recommended to seek medical attention quickly in case of high fever. In addition to medication, if the child frequently recurs inflammation, parents may consider surgical treatment under the doctor’s recommendation. In everyday life, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid catching a cold to prevent a recurrence of tonsillitis.