Question
My son is 8 years old, and he recently has been experiencing symptoms such as sore throat, slight cough, and persistent high fever. What should be done to treat his tonsillitis?
Answer
For children with tonsillitis, anti-inflammatory medications can be used for treatment. Regional treatment options may include laser therapy or pharmacological irrigation. If the main symptom is throat pain, consider administering pain-relieving medications; if fever is present, choose a method of cooling based on the body temperature. For temperatures below 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be employed, while oral fever-reducing medication may be taken for temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius. If the medication is not effective and symptoms recur, it is advisable to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is important to maintain a light diet, focusing on liquid foods.