Question
A 10-year-old boy, in elementary school, has recently been experiencing a sore throat and severe cough, accompanied by a low fever. How should one treat a child’s sore throat and low fever caused by tonsillitis?
Answer
Appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications can be administered, along with regional rinsing or spraying, or injecting symptomatic medications into the tonsils, which are all effective treatments. If the sore throat is severe, some painkillers can be given. If the child continues to have a fever, timely application of fever-reducing medication is recommended. For temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. These are common treatment methods, but if the child’s tonsillitis recurs frequently, it is advisable to consider early surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure the child receives adequate nutrition, with a focus on light meals, and to ensure they get plenty of rest and avoid fatigue.