Question
A 9-year-old child, in elementary school, is experiencing throat pain when drinking water, accompanied by coughing and low-grade fever. How should the tonsillitis and fever be treated for the child?
Answer
The treatment methods for pediatric tonsillitis and fever primarily include the use of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications, which can be used for symptomatic treatment; regional rinsing, regional spraying, or injection of symptomatic drugs can also be considered; for symptoms mainly characterized by throat pain, analgesics can be administered; if there is a fever, it should be treated according to the situation; if the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, immediate medical attention should be sought; if the condition recurs frequently, surgical treatment can be considered after the condition stabilizes, while also paying attention to reasonable health habits to help the child recover quickly.