Question
A 10-year-old boy, a primary school student, recently experienced a sore throat, making it uncomfortable to drink water. His voice also sounds hoarse when speaking, accompanied by a low-grade fever. How should pediatric tonsillitis and sore throat be treated?
Answer
It is recommended that parents choose appropriate antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medications under the guidance of a doctor to effectively alleviate inflammation. If the condition is more severe, consider combining regional treatments such as tonsil crypt irrigation or injection of medications. Additionally, based on the child’s pain level, painkillers can be administered as needed, especially when the sore throat is severe to alleviate discomfort. If there is a fever, appropriate cooling methods should be selected based on body temperature; physical cooling can be used if the temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, while oral fever-reducing medication can be considered if the temperature is higher. If the medication treatment is not effective…