Question
A 12-year-old boy, in elementary school, has recently been experiencing throat pain, difficulty swallowing, and fever. What should be the treatment?
Answer
When a child has tonsillitis and throat pain, anti-inflammatory medication can be administered, along with local treatments such as cleaning the tonsils, injecting medication, and laser therapy. Painkillers can be used to alleviate pain, especially when the throat is severely painful. If there is a persistent fever, timely use of antipyretics is recommended; if the body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be considered. If inflammation recurs frequently, surgery may be considered. After the condition improves, it is suggested to let the child engage in moderate exercise to enhance immunity and prevent recurrence.