Question
An eight-year-old girl is suffering from tonsillitis, presenting with throat pain, hoarseness, and low-grade fever. How should tonsillitis be treated to alleviate pain?
Answer
Treatment for tonsillitis can be approached in various ways. Firstly, under the guidance of a physician, anti-inflammatory medications can be prescribed. For more severe cases, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation or injection of medications may be combined. For throat pain, analgesics can be administered. In cases of persistent fever, antipyretic drugs should be used promptly; physical cooling methods can be adopted if the temperature does not reach 38.5 degrees Celsius. These are common methods currently used in treating tonsillitis. Additionally, for children who suffer from recurrent attacks, surgical treatment is also an option. During the treatment period, it is important to ensure that the child receives adequate nutrition, consume light meals, and pay attention to rest, avoiding overexertion.