Question
A 9-year-old boy, in the first grade, is experiencing a sore throat due to tonsillitis. Initially, there was a pain in the throat with slight difficulty swallowing and accompanied by a low fever. How should a child with tonsillitis and a sore throat be treated?
Answer
For treatment, first, provide symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms, and at the same time, consider regional therapy to enhance efficacy, which may include pus cavity irrigation and direct injection of medication into the tonsils. If the main symptom is sore throat, painkillers can be considered. Use fever-reducing medication promptly if there is persistent fever. If the body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be adopted. If the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment as soon as possible. Parents should ensure that the child is kept warm to avoid colds that may trigger a recurrence of tonsillitis.