Question
A 8-year-old boy, in elementary school, experiences throat pain while speaking, has difficulty swallowing, and is accompanied by a fever. Question: What are the treatment methods for children’s tonsillitis?
Answer
Antibiotics are a common treatment for tonsillitis and can be chosen based on the situation. Additionally, regional treatments can be performed, including tonsil washing, regional drug injections, and laser therapy. In cases of severe throat pain, painkillers can be used; if there is a fever, choose a method of cooling based on body temperature, with physical cooling methods available for temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius and oral fever-reducing medication for higher temperatures. If there are multiple acute severe episodes or complications, it is recommended to perform a tonsillectomy after the acute inflammation subsides. Parents should pay attention to keeping warm and avoid catching a cold to prevent a recurrence of tonsillitis.