Question
An eight-year-old girl is suffering from tonsillitis accompanied by throat pain, finding swallowing difficult, and experiencing a persistent low-grade fever. How should tonsillitis and throat pain be treated in this situation?
Answer
Treatment for tonsillitis and throat pain should first involve administering appropriate anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms. Additionally, regional topical sprays or laser therapy can be considered. If the child primarily exhibits throat pain, parents may consider giving painkillers to alleviate discomfort. In case of fever, the choice of coolingmethod(coolingmethod) should be based on body temperature: physical cooling methods can be used if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, while oral fever-reducing medication can be considered if the temperature is above 38.5 degrees Celsius. If the child repeatedly experiences tonsillitis, it is advisable to consider surgical treatment early on. Parents should pay close attention to this condition, take their child to a doctor promptly, and