Question
A 9-year-old boy initially experienced a sore throat while speaking, with more severe coughing and a low-grade fever. How should one treat the discomfort caused by pediatric tonsillitis?
Answer
When treating such diseases, it is advisable to give the child symptomatic antibiotic medications, and also consider regional treatment methods such as tonsil crypt irrigation and tonsil injections. If the symptoms are mainly throat pain, analgesic medications can be considered. If the child continues to have a fever, apply antipyretics promptly. For temperatures not exceeding 38.5 degrees Celsius, physical cooling methods can be used. If the drug therapy is not effective and the symptoms recur, it is recommended to consider surgical treatment. During the treatment period, it is also important to maintain good dietary hygiene and ensure sufficient rest time.