Question
A seven-year-old boy is experiencing throat pain, worsening cough, and low-grade fever, suspected of having tonsillitis. How should effective treatment be conducted?
Answer
Tonsillitis is a common disease in children, and the main treatment methods include the use of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications. Parents can choose appropriate medications based on the doctor’s advice. In addition, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation, tonsil intravenous medication injection, or laser therapy are also effective treatment options. If the child has severe throat pain, consider giving a moderate amount of pain medication. When fever occurs, choose a cooling method based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling can be used; above this temperature, oral antipyretics can be considered. If tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is recommended to consult a doctor early on whether surgery is necessary. During the treatment period,
