Question
A 7-year-old boy, in elementary school, initially felt a sore throat when speaking, noticed that his cough seemed more severe, and had a slight fever all along. How should a child with tonsillitis be treated and relieved from discomfort?
Answer
Antibiotics are commonly used for the treatment of tonsillitis and can be chosen based on the situation. Additionally, some regional medication methods can be adopted, such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar injection of medication. If the child’s symptoms of throat pain are severe, it is recommended to use some painkillers to relieve the symptoms. For persistent fever, timely use of antipyretic drugs can be considered; if the body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can also be adopted. If there are multiple acute severe inflammations or complications have already occurred, it is recommended to perform tonsillectomy two weeks after the acute inflammation subsides. Pay attention to giving the child a light diet, with liquid foods being the main choice during treatment.