Question
A 12-year-old boy, currently in elementary school. He initially complained of a sore throat and noticed more severe coughing. He also had a slight fever and seemed lacking in energy. How should one treat a child’s sore throat and crying due to tonsillitis?
Answer
The first step in treatment is to administer symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication based on the child’s symptoms. Regional treatment methods can also be considered, such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections. If the primary symptom is throat pain, some pain-relieving medication can be considered. If the child continues to have a fever, timely use of antipyretic medication is recommended. If the body temperature does not exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be considered. In addition to the above medication treatment methods, if the child frequently experiences tonsillitis, it is suggested that surgical treatment may be considered. During the treatment period, it is important to keep the child warm and avoid catching a cold to worsen the symptoms.