Question
A 7-year-old boy, in the first stage, felt a slight pain in his throat, noticed a more severe cough, and also had a low-grade fever. How should a child with sore throat and swollen tonsils be treated?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, anti-inflammatory medication can be administered according to the symptoms. Additionally, regional drug sprays or laser therapy can be considered. For children with pronounced throat pain, analgesics can be used. If there is a fever, choose a cooling method based on body temperature; below 38.5 degrees Celsius can be physically cooled, and above 38.5 degrees Celsius can be treated with oral antipyretics. If there are recurrent inflammatory episodes, surgical treatment can be considered. Parents should pay attention to this disease, take their child to the doctor for treatment as soon as possible, and also pay attention to relevant preventive and health care work in their daily lives.