Question
The boy is 9 years old and has just started to feel pain when swallowing water. He has noticed that he is coughing more severely and has a low-grade fever. How should children with tonsillitis be treated if it is very painful?
Answer
Antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs can be appropriately administered, as can regional rinsing or spraying. Symptomatic medications can also be injected into the tonsils, all of which are effective treatments. If the child has severe throat pain, it is recommended to provide some painkillers based on the situation. If the child still has a fever, some fever-reducing medication can be taken accordingly. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. These are common treatment methods, but if the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is advisable to undergo surgery as soon as possible. Finally, I hope that parents can take this disease seriously, seek medical treatment for their children as soon as possible, and also pay attention to related prevention and health care work in their daily lives.