Question
A 7-year-old girl is experiencing symptoms of sore throat, difficulty swallowing, fever, and lack of energy, tonsillitis tonsillitis. How should one treat the sore throat caused by this tonsillitis?
Answer
Treatment for tonsillitis can involve using anti-inflammatory medications as guided by a doctor, regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation or intratonsillar injections can also be considered. If the sore throat is severe, analgesics can be administered in appropriate doses. During fever, antipyretic drugs can be taken, and in cases of high fever, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly. If the medication treatment is ineffective and recurrent, surgical treatment is recommended. At the same time, attention should be paid to reasonable diet and rest arrangements to aid in early recovery from the illness.